Victor Tsoi's complicated personal life in facts

Russian rock legend and the author of cult hits, including "A Star Called Sun." и "Blood type.", Viktor Tsoi left an indelible mark in the history of national music and not only. He starred in films "Needle." и "Assa."and became an idol to hundreds, if not thousands, of followers. He was known as a talented and deep-thinking genius, but the details of his personal life for a long time remained a confusing mystery for fans. And the musician's "behind-the-scenes" activities were not easy, complicated, and confusing... Tsoi was not a hero-lover, but there were stormy romances in his life.

He wasn't the "soul of the company."

Tsoi wrote very bold textswhich found an ardent response from the public of those years. He could literally command an army of admirers with his heartfelt performance. Victor Robertovich could make a crowd of people cry or think about something very important and global! So unique and beautiful were his phenomenon as an artist.

Nevertheless, in his normal life. was not a driving force. From childhood, Tsoi was withdrawn personality. He was a very calm and quite friendly person, but according to the bassist of Kino Alexandra Titova - definitely not the soul of the company:

"As a person Vitya was completely unobtrusive, not knowing how to present himself, even shy in company..."

It's amazing how on stage Tsoi was almost a God for fans, and in life he was a modest and shy figure. But such different, seemingly contradictory qualities complemented each other perfectly. Today, Victor Robertovich's personality remains one of the most interesting to study within the ranks of the organisation. biographers.

A chance encounter with Marianne

Tsoi's acquaintance with his first wife Marianne. was spontaneous, unusual and accompanied by music! It took place at one of the flat parties, in the 23rd birthday a girl. At that time, Victor himself was only 19and the birthday girl was not interested in him as a beau: an ordinary young guy without money and a big name... It should be noted that the girl was not interested in music - at that time she was the head of the production part of the circus. On flatshop She was invited by mutual acquaintances, and this solemn day became a momentous one for her. Marianne later recalled:

"When I first heard him sing, I was amazed. It was unbelievably beautiful for a nineteen-year-old guy..."

The girl fell in love with Tsoi, and if the legend is to be believed, when Viktor asked her for her phone number, she wrote it right on the musician's cheek lipstick! Marianne soon gave up the circus and was helping out "Cinema." in the promotion. A few years later, the couple married.

A modest wedding

The wedding took place in February 1984 of the year, and she was quite modest... But noisy and cheerful! Victor and Marianne lived poorly. They had money for a lavish wedding dress. there was noso the bride went with a light-coloured skirt and jacket. From Marianne's memories:

"Vitya and I lived in abject poverty. Sometimes we ate whatever we could find... Like two church rats..."

Nevertheless, the solemn day passed with music and fun! After the marriage ceremony, the newlyweds were joined by numerous friends from the Leningrad rock crowd: Boris Grebenshchikov, Alexander Titov, Yuri Kasparyan - there was a lot of people. Marianne will say later:

"A hundred people crammed into our poor flat..."

In 1985, the couple had a baby son Alexander. But marital happiness was short-lived: soon Tsoi met Natalia Razlogova - the strongest and last love of his life.

The last love of Tsoi's life

Victor was honest with his wife about his love on the side. В 1987 The two broke up in the following year, after which the musician left his beloved for good, moving to the Moscow. From memory Konstantin Kinchev:

"As for the marriage with Marianne, there was certainly no love there. But he truly adored Natalia. And for Vitya, it was agonising..."

In the capital, Victor spent rest of life. Natalia became for him not only a lover, but also a wonderful friend: she understood Tsoi perfectly, supported him, and was faithful to him to the end... As a film critic and aesthete, she had a significant influence on the film industry. style and manner of a musician's behaviour. As he put it Yuri Aizenshpis:

"He went from embittered and ravenous to benign and mysterious..."

Curiously, many people believe that the song. "Baby." Tsoi dedicated it to Natalia. The woman filled the last years of the Russian rock legend's life with warmth and love... And in the 1990 the year Tsoi died.