Шаман

SHAMAN, real name Yaroslav Yuryevich Dronov, is a Russian singer, composer and songwriter, born on November 22, 1991 in Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast. He graduated from the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music. �

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He first became widely known through television music formats such as "Factor A" and "Golos", and later built a solo career under the stage name SHAMAN. His big breakthrough came in 2022 with songs such as "Vstanem" and "Ya russkiy", which made him one of the most recognizable figures of contemporary Russian patriotic pop music. �

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His musical style combines pop, rock and elements of the Russian folklore tradition, and his stage image is strongly associated with national and patriotic themes. Due to his public support for Russian power and the war against Ukraine, he is a highly controversial figure outside of Russia and is the subject of international criticism and sanctions. �

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In short: **SHAMAN is a talented vocalist with a powerful stage voice who is becoming a symbol of the patriotic music scene in today's Russia, but he is also a highly politicized and polarizing artist.**To be in Russian with his voice similar