Singer Sergei Penkin: biography, musical career and personal life

Sergei Penkin - a vivid representative of the Russian stage. He has a powerful voice of 4 octaves and irrepressible creative energy. Do you want to know the details of his biography and personal life? Now we will talk about this.

Sergei Penkin: biography, childhood and adolescence

He was born on February 10, 1961 in Penza. The future singer was brought up in a large family. Sergey's father worked as a machinist. And my mother was a housewife. She maintained cleanliness and comfort in the apartment, and also engaged in the upbringing of children. From the age of 3 our hero began to show interest in music. The little boy was even accepted into the church choir. At first Sergei wanted to become a priest. But over time, he abandoned this idea.

Sergei Penkin attended two schools - regular and musical. He never complained about the high workload. Several times a week the boy went to music school, where he studied piano and flute. Teachers predicted a brilliant future for him. In high school Sergei started studying in a music circle in the House of Pioneers. In his spare time, the guy worked part time, performing in restaurants, cafes and various events.

Studentism and service in the army

Having received the "certificate of maturity", our hero submitted documents to the local cultural enlightenment school. With the entrance exams of problems he did not arise. In 1979, Penkin graduated from this educational institution. Then he was taken into the army. Sergei was sent to the artillery unit. He was a vocalist in the army ensemble "Red Chevron".

The Conquest of Moscow

In the early 1980s, Sergei Penkin returned to the "citizen". He was not going to sit around his parents' neck. The guy stayed in Penza for only a few days, then went to Moscow. In the capital, he managed to get a job as a janitor and get a room in a communal apartment.

In his spare time, the guy worked in the restaurant "Lunny". Rich visitors loudly applauded to him and rewarded with a generous tip. Several times our hero tried to enter Gnesinka. And only in 1986 he was lucky: he became a student of this prestigious university.

Creative activity

In 1992, Sergei Penkin graduated from Gnesinka. By that time, he had already released the debut album Holiday (1991). The performer with a unique voice was invited to perform in Paris, New York and London.

The first benefit of Penkine took place in December 1991 in St. Petersburg. The Oktyabrsky Concert Hall was packed to capacity. Now in the creative piggy bank of the singer over two dozen albums and 8 clips. He also managed to star in 10 films and give hundreds of concerts in different countries.

Personal life

Many fans would like to know if Sergei Penkin's heart is free. The singer was married. With his wife Elena Protsenko, an English journalist, he met during one of his trips to London. At that time Sergei Penkin, whose photo is presented in the article, was not a famous musician. Therefore, it is impossible to convict his wife of commercialism.

More than 12 years, Sergei and Elena met - then she came to Moscow, then he - to London. In 2000 they officially formalized the relationship. At the same time, the couple continued to live in different countries. Their marriage did not last long. In 2002, Protsenko and Penkin divorced. They managed to maintain friendly relations.

At present, the singer carefully conceals his private life from outside interference. However, in an interview with print media, he often said that he was "married at work." And indeed, the schedule of rehearsals and appearances of Penkin is painted for months ahead. We wish him creative success and great love!