Russian singer Irakli Pirtskhalava. Biography

Irakli Pirtskhalava is a Russian pop singer who became widely known in the early 2000s. He is a multiple winner of music awards, a participant in popular television projects and a former professional athlete. About the life and creative path of the artist — in the material of "Izvestia".

Childhood and education

Irakli Pirtskhalava was born on September 13, 1977 in Moscow. During his school years, he changed five educational institutions, including a sports boarding school with advanced French language studies. In parallel with his general education, he attended a violin music school for two years.

As a teenager, Pirtskhalava was seriously interested in football. He was involved in this sport at a professional level and played for the youth team of the Moscow club Lokomotiv.

The beginning of a creative journey

Irakli's musical career began in the 1990s. His first serious experience was participating in the hip-hop project F.T. Later he joined the Tete-a-Tete collective, which is considered one of the first classic boy bands in Russia. The group existed for several years, after which the artist started organizing parties and club activities.

Star Factory and solo career

A new stage of popularity came in 2003, when Pirtskhalava became a participant in the second season of the TV project "Star Factory" under the direction of producer Maxim Fadeev. After the end of the show, the artist released a number of hits that became the hallmarks of his work.: "Vova-the Plague", "London-Paris" and "Drops of absinthe".

In addition to his creative work, Irakli paid attention to specialized education. In 2010, he graduated from the State University of Management (GUU) with a degree in Management in the Music Industry.

Titles and awards

Irakli Pirtskhalava has been repeatedly awarded prestigious awards for his achievements in the music industry. He is a multiple winner of the Golden Gramophone Award. Awards were received for compositions that became radio leaders in the mid-2000s.

Personal life

Irakli Pirtskhalava was married to Sofya (Elena) Grebenshchikova. In 2010, the couple had a son, Ilya, and in 2012, a son, Alexander. The couple divorced in 2014, but still maintains friendly relations.

High-profile incidents

In 2012, Pirtskhalava was investigated for alleged beatings, but the incident was resolved after the applicant stated that he had no complaints.

In August 2025, Irakli was fined 15,000 rubles for beating him. According to TASS, the victim turned out to be singer Mikhail Grebenshchikov. The conflict between the ex-manufacturers occurred because of football.