Лев Лещенко: редкое

Commanding a deep vibrato capable of sending shivers down the spine, Lev Leshchenko stands out among chanson artists. After a career in classical music, the Muscovite began his pop explorations in the '70s when he became a soloist for USSR Radio and recorded folk songs with the symphony orchestra. For this list, we dig deep into his history, rich with scores of albums and national honours.