Shura. Laughter and Tears. The Rise, Fall, and New Beginning of a 90s Star

The autobiography of Shura (Alexander Medvedev), one of the most vivid and unique artists of the Russian pop scene in the 1990s. This book is an attempt to go beyond the world of a show business star and look at the events of his life from a different angle, to understand them more deeply. The author recounts his childhood spent in Novosibirsk, the recording of his first hits at the legendary studio "Salam", and the rapid rise of his career in Moscow. The details of the subsequent fall may come as a shock and revelation to readers. A long struggle with illness and a period of oblivion give way to a new ascent. The book includes unique photographs from Shura's personal archive and reveals facts about the artist's life that may surprise not only the inexperienced reader but also his most devoted fans.