It is also worth noting that the man has a Ph.D. degree and was a deputy for some time. In 2005, he deservedly received the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine.
Childhood and family of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk
Future famous performer and the founder of the Okean Elzy collective, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, was born on May 14, 1975 in the city of Mukachevo, Transcarpathia. In addition to him, there was another eldest son in the family, Oleg, who in the future connected his life with the banking sector. Father of children long time I worked as an ordinary physics teacher, and my mother worked as a mathematics teacher. 
Soon after the birth of Svyatoslav, the family decided to move to Lviv to give the children good education. Finding themselves in a new place, dad became the rector of the Local University, and mom continued to work as a teacher, but this time she chose physics.
While still a young man, Vakarchuk was interested in basketball and music. While most of his peers played football and had fun in the yard, he devoted all his time to a music club, where he learned the basics of playing the violin and accordion. Having received a certificate, the guy decided to follow in the footsteps of his parents, so he submitted documents to the local higher education institution. educational institution for the physics and mathematics specialty.
As soon as Svyatoslav had a higher education diploma in his hands, he did not go looking for a job, but went to graduate school. As a result, a man can boast of a good dissertation and even a Ph.D.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk and “Ocean Elzy”
While still a student, the guy met the performers of the Clan of Silence group. So how to get to that time big stage it was very difficult, the guys performed in bars and restaurants. After some time, the group broke up, and Vakarchuk suggested to his faithful comrades that they found new team"Elsa's Ocean" Officially, October 12, 1994 is considered the founding day of the group. After these events, the life of an ordinary boy was turned upside down. To prevent his friends from running away, Vakarchuk was forced to sing, write songs and music. 
Perhaps the influence of new friends changed Svyatoslav, or perhaps he himself was fond of rock music. In the winter of 1994, the guys recorded a demo, which included 4 compositions. A little later that year they made their debut on television, releasing their first video clip. The residents of Lviv liked the music and songs, so the group decided to give a concert right on the square near opera house. It was hard at first, but Svyatoslav’s determination and assertive character made it possible to take the team to a completely different level.
Since 1996, “Ocean Elzy” has gone on tour to countries such as Ukraine, Poland, France and Germany. In the spring of 1998, the team decided to move to the capital, where they happily presented their debut album “There, Where We Are Mute” to millions of their fans. In 2000, Svyatoslav participated in the prestigious rock concert “Invasion”, which takes place in Moscow. The guys managed to attract attention thanks to the film “Brother-2,” which everyone liked. This film contains 2 famous tracks - “If You Are Mute” and “Kavachai”, which were appreciated by all of Russia.
Despite the phenomenal success and public recognition, the group made a breakthrough to the desired fame only in 2001. It was during this period that the new album“Model”, which many fans consider the best of the entire existence of the group. After 2 years, Okean Elzy released the next album, Supersymmetry, which went platinum twice. The next wave of popularity overtook the guys in 2005 with the release of their fifth album “Gloria”. Its circulation was 100 thousand copies, which sold out on the first day. The album also went platinum.
In order not to lose his fans, Svyatoslav worked hard, tirelessly. In 2007, an album dedicated to the blessed memory of Sergei Tovstoluzhsky went on sale. He was the group's producer until he committed suicide. According to true fans, the album “Mira” is the most dynamic and rocking.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk sings the song “Taka, yak ti”
Literally a year later, Vakarchuk wrote solo album, which included the 2 most popular compositions - “So, like you” and “Don’t lower your eyes.”
Political career of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk
The artist has a pronounced political position. Back in the elections in 1999, he supported the future president Leonid Kuchma. After 5 years, he joined opposition movements in support of Viktor Yushchenko. The musician gave concerts and supported the candidate, and was an active participant in the Orange Revolution.Svyatoslav Vakarchuk about Russia
In the fall of 2007, he became a people's deputy of Ukraine, although not for long. Due to workload, Svyatoslav was forced to resign and renounce his mandate forever.
He also did not stay away from the events at Euromaidan in 2013. He supported the protesters and, together with the group, organized a concert as a sign of peaceful action. He never dared to become a deputy again, and all because his true calling was music.
Personal life of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk
It is unknown who became the first chosen one of the talented performer Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, but thanks to this relationship he had a daughter, Diana. 
Later, while still a student, he met Lelya Fonareva, who turned his head. A spark flashed between the young people, which grew into serious relationship. For 15 years they lived in a civil marriage, and in 2015 they finally officially became husband and wife.
Having moved to Kyiv, Lelya became a full-fledged member of the Okean Elzy team. She selected costumes for performances and was responsible for the image of the group members. Despite the fact that they were always under the radar, Vakarchuk’s personal life is a closed topic. To various questions concerning the family, the guy answers simply: “I have loving woman and I'm glad about it."
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk today
In 2010, the Okean Elzy team released the album “ Dolce Vita“, and in 2011 Vakarchuk recorded his second solo album “Brussels”. To promote new project, Vakarchuk decided to go on tour and record 2 video clips for songs such as “Airplane” and “Adrenaline”.The Okean Elzy team decided to please their fans again only in 2014, organizing a large-scale concert for their anniversary. More than 70,000 people came to see their idols. The concert was held under the slogan “Ocean Elzy - 20 years together!”
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (Ukrainian: Svyatoslav Vakarchuk; May 14, 1975, Mukachevo) - musician, leader of the group “Okean Elzy”.
Biography
Born on May 14, 1975 in Mukachevo, in the family of a physics professor, future rector of Lviv University, Ivan Vakarchuk.
Graduated from Lviv school No. 4 (with in-depth study English language) with a silver medal. I studied at music school violin class, while simultaneously studying the accordion.
IN school years took part in KVN, the creation school theater, was actively involved in basketball.
1991-1996 - studied at the Faculty of Physics of Lviv University (specialization - theoretical physics). Second higher education - international economist.
1996 - entered graduate school at the Department of Theoretical Physics of the same university. The topic of the candidate's thesis is “Supersymmetry of electrons in a magnetic field” (later S. Vakarchuk called one of the albums “Supersymmetry”, and one of the songs - “Susy” (an abbreviation for SUperSYmmetry).
The group “Okean Elzy”, thanks to whose work S. Vakarchuk became famous (he is the author of most of the lyrics and music), was created in 1994. After graduating from university, Vakarchuk could continue his studies abroad, but still chose a career as a musician. The group, which successfully performed at several festivals, and Svyatoslav went to Kyiv to record their debut disc (“There, where we are silent”, 1998).
Gets carried away Japanese culture. Favorite writers are Yukio Mishima and Haruki Murakami. Among Ukrainian prose writers, the style of Kharkov resident Sergei Zhadan stands out. He considers his musical idols, first of all, to be the legendary “Beatles”, as well as rock bands “ Rolling Stones», « Pink Floyd" and "Queen"
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk as ambassador goodwill The UN Development Program for Youth in Ukraine takes part in many social and cultural projects. Separately, it should be noted that all the money received from the sales of the single “Merry, brother, times have come...” were sent to orphanage in the city of Makeevka.
According to the Korrespondent weekly magazine, S. Vakarchuk is among the top hundred most influential and famous people in Ukraine.
Civic position
During the 1999 elections, he performed with some other artists on a tour to support Kuchma as a presidential candidate. In the 2004 elections, he actively supported the then opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk was an active participant in the Orange Revolution, performing at concerts in support of Viktor Yushchenko on Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) together with Ruslana, Oleg Skripka and other musicians and singers.
Since November 2007, elected on the lists of the Our Ukraine - People's Self-Defense Bloc. On September 11, 2008, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk announced that he had submitted an application to resign as a people's deputy of Ukraine.
Interesting facts
* At one time, in one of the chats on the M1 TV channel, he said that he is ambidextrous, that is, a person is equally good with his right and left hands.
*His height is 1 meter 76 cm.
Internet resources
Fan club of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk
- group "Ocean Elzy"
- "Nights"
Musician, leader of the group “Okean Elzy”.
Born into the family of a physics professor on May 14, 1975 in Lvov, Ukraine, into the family of a physicist, future rector of Lvov University, Ivan Vakarchuk.
He graduated from Lviv school No. 4 (with in-depth study of the English language) with a silver medal. I studied violin at a music school for two years, while simultaneously studying the accordion.
During his school years, he took part in KVN, the creation of a school theater, and was actively involved in basketball.
1991-1996 - studied at the Faculty of Physics of Lviv University (specialization - theoretical physics). Second higher education - international economist.
1996 - entered graduate school at the Department of Theoretical Physics of the same university. The topic of the candidate's thesis is “Supersymmetry of electrons in a magnetic field” (later S. Vakarchuk called one of the albums “Supersymmetry”, and one of the songs - “Susy” (an abbreviation for SUperSYmmetry).
The group “Okean Elzy”, thanks to whose work S. Vakarchuk became famous (he is the author of most of the lyrics and music), was created in 1994. After graduating from university, Vakarchuk could continue his studies abroad, but still chose a career as a musician. A group that successfully performed at several festivals and Svyatoslav together with “O. E." went to Kyiv to record his debut disc (“There, where we are silent”, 1998).
He was an active participant in the Orange Revolution, when he regularly gave performances on the Maidan, on stage. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, as a goodwill ambassador of the UN Development Program for Youth in Ukraine, takes part in many social and cultural projects. Separately, it should be noted that all the money received from the sales of the single “Merry, brother, times have come...” was sent to an orphanage in the city of Makeevka.
He is interested in Japanese culture. Favorite writers are Yukio Mishima and Haruki Murakami. Among Ukrainian prose writers, the style of Kharkov resident Sergei Zhadan stands out. He considers his musical idols, first of all, to be the legendary Beatles, as well as the rock groups Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Queen.
According to the weekly Korrespondent, S. Vakarchuk is among the top hundred most influential and famous people in Ukraine.
Okean Elzy, song "Obiymi", video
Popular rock singer from Ukraine, leader music group“Ocean Elzy”, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk ( full name Vakarchuk Svyatoslav Ivanovich), born in the city of Mukachevo. The date of birth of Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is May fourteenth, 1975 (05/14/1975).
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk’s father is a physicist, rector of Lviv University and Minister of Education Ivan Vakarchuk.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk studied at the “English” special school number four in Lvov. Svyatoslav studied well, graduating from school with a silver medal. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk began studying music from childhood; he simultaneously studied the button accordion and violin. In addition, he played in the theater and KVN, went to sports section basketball.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk has two higher education– international economist and physicist. He studied at Lviv University from ninety-one to ninety-six.
After graduation, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk entered graduate school at his native university at the department of theoretical physics. There he successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk created the now popular rock band “Okean Elzy” during his student days, in 1994. He writes music lyrics for most of his group's songs, in addition, he is a vocalist.
After finishing my studies, the question arose - to go further into science or to study musical career? Svyatoslav Vakarchuk chose the second. And not in vain - the group "Okean Elzy" began to quickly gain popularity, successfully performing at music rock festivals. In 1998, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk and the group “Okean Elzy” recorded their debut in the capital of Ukraine, Kiev. music album entitled “There, where we are silent.”
In the mid-2000s, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk actively supported the so-called “Orange Revolution” in Ukraine. Svyatoslav performed at concerts in support of Viktor Yushchenko, who was later elected president of Ukraine. He took an active part as a UN Goodwill Ambassador in the implementation of cultural and public programs. Vakarchuk is no stranger to charity. For example, the musicians of the group “Okean Elzy” sent their income from the song “Merry, brothers, times have come” to one of the Ukrainian orphanages.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk loves to travel. Vakarchuk calls his musical idols the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Queen, Pink Floyd and Red Hot Chilly Peppers.
Favorite writers include Gogol and Chekhov.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is one of the most popular and famous people Ukraine.
Five years ago (2008) Svyatoslav Vakarchuk recorded his first solo music album, which was called “Nights”.
Three years ago (2010), the rock band “Okean Elzy” released its new album “Dolce Vita” (the seventh in a row), with which the musicians traveled not only to Ukraine, but also to Asia, America and Europe.