Igor Kornelyuk Essentials

Igor Kornelyuk, an unmistakable presence with his mountain of curls and enormous glasses, has made an art out of enthralling his audience with infectious, folk-flavoured pop anthems. A child prodigy and a classically trained musician, Kornelyuk grew up to be an esteemed theatre, film and TV composer—and, most famously, a hitmaker who has penned material for some of Russia's biggest pop acts. Still, his work shines brightest when he performs his music himself, with a charm and playfulness that's reserved for only the best.