Biography
Who is Julia Volkova?
Early life and education
Julia Volkova was born in Moscow, Russia, on February 20, 1985. She grew up in a middle-class household as the daughter of businessman Oleg Volkov and hairdresser Larissa Volkova. At the age of 6, she began her formal music education by enrolling in a music school where she learned to play the piano.
Rise to fame with t.A.T.u.
Julia Volkova rose to global prominence as a member of the Russian group t.A.T.u., which was formed in 1999 by manager Ivan Shapovalov. The group signed recording contracts with Universal Music Russia and later Interscope Records. Their international breakout success came with the single All the Things She Said, which topped charts in countries including Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom. During their career, the duo recorded several studio albums, such as 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane, Dangerous and Moving, and Waste Management.
Solo career and projects
Following the initial breakup of t.A.T.u. In 2011, Julia Volkova signed a solo contract with the label Gala Records. She released her debut solo single, All Because of You, in November 2011, which was also recorded in a Russian-language version titled Sdvinu mir. Her first worldwide single, Didn't Wanna Do It, followed in 2012. That same year, she competed to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 alongside Dima Bilan, finishing in second place with the song Back to Her Future.
Personal health and challenges
In 2016, Julia Volkova spoke publicly about her health for the first time, revealing that she had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2012. She underwent a complex surgery to remove the tumor, but the procedure resulted in damage to her laryngeal nerve. This complication caused her to lose her voice, and she sought specialized treatment to regain her singing ability.
Birthday and age
Julia Volkova was born on February 20, 1985, which makes Julia 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Julia shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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