Gorod 312

Gorod 312
Gorod 312
Origin	Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Genres	Pop, rock, pop rock, alternative rock
Years active	2001–present
Labels	R-Concert, Real
Members	Diana Makarova; Svetlana Nazarenko (Aya); Aleksander Il'ichuk; Dmitriy Pritula (Dim); Leonid Pritula (Leon); Leonid Nikonov (Nik); Mariya Ileeva (Masha)
Past members	Igor Dzhavad-Zade; Sergey Krivopustov; Sergey Kovtun; Viktor Golovanov (Vik)
Website	www.gorod312.ru

Gorod 312 (Russian: Город 312, "City 312") is a Russian-language band from Kyrgyzstan,^{[failed verification]} formed in 2001. In the beginning of their career the band's name was "Mangra," but then they changed it to "Gorod 312." 312 is the area code of Bishkek, the city in Kyrgyzstan they came from. The band became famous in 2005, the year they released their first album 213 dorog (213 дорог, "213 roads"). The name of this album is the band's name spelled backwards.

Among other awards, Gorod 312 won two Golden Gramophone Awards for their songs.

History

2000s

In 2006, they released their next album Vne zony dostupa (Вне зоны доступа, "Out of Range"), which featured songs in alternative rock, blues, and power ballad styles.

In 2007, they released their following album Obernis' (Обернись, "Turn Back");

In 2009 and 2010, they toured in the United States, Belgium, Poland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

2010s

In 2010, they filmed first in Russia 3D clip for a song "Pomogi mne" (Помоги мне, "Help Me").

2020s

Political advocacy

The band supports the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the Presidential Administration of Russia put it on the list of singers who were recommended to be invited to state-sponsored events.

2024–present: Lineup change

In early 2024, founding lead vocalist Svetlana Nazarenko (Aya) paused active touring and public performances to undergo recovery following health complications from COVID-19. In March 2024, the band introduced 20-year-old singer Diana Makarova as their new lead vocalist. Makarova had gained prominence as a contestant on season 12 of Golos (the Russian edition of The Voice), competing on the team of coach Polina Gagarina. The members of Gorod 312 discovered Makarova during the show's production and invited her to join the group with Nazarenko's endorsement.

Band Members

Диана Макарова (Diana Makarova) – lead vocals (2024–present)
Ая (Aya) – Светлана Назаренко (Svetlana Nazarenko) – lead vocals (on hiatus)
Дим (Dim) – Дмитрий Притула (Dmitriy Pritula)
Маша (Masha) – Мария Илеева (Mariya Ileyeva)
Леон (Leon) – Леонид Притула (Leonid Pritula)
Ник (Nik) – Леонид Никонов (Leonid Nikonov)
Alex (Alex) – Александр Ильчук (Aleksander Il'ichuk)

Discography

Albums

213 Дорог (213 Dorog) – (2005)
Вне зоны доступа (Vne zony dostupa) – (2006)
Обернись (Obernis') – (2007)
Live – (2008)
Новая музыка – (2010)

Singles

Останусь (Ostanus')
Вне зоны доступа (Vne Zony Dostupa)

References

↑ "Стало известно время выступления группы "Город 312" в Курске".
↑ Wiser, Danny (2021-06-22). "KYRGYZSTAN: Out Of Range (Вне зоны доступа) - Gorod 312". 200worldalbums.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
↑ "Кремль предложил регионам и телеканалам поддержать в Новый год "патриотичных" артистов. В список попали Shaman, Григорий Лепс, "Земляне" — и бывший "военкор" из Мариуполя" [The Kremlin invited regions and television channels to support “patriotic” artists in the New Year. The list included Shaman, Grigory Leps, “Earthlings” - and a former “military correspondent” from Mariupol]. Meduza (in Russian). 4 December 2022. Archived from the original on 4 December 2022.
1 2 "Новой солисткой группы «Город 312» стала участница «Голоса» Диана Макарова" (in Russian). InterMedia. 15 March 2024.

[1] "Стало известно время выступления группы "Город 312" в Курске".

[2] Wiser, Danny (2021-06-22). "KYRGYZSTAN: Out Of Range (Вне зоны доступа) - Gorod 312". 200worldalbums.com. Retrieved 2024-04-08.

[3] "Кремль предложил регионам и телеканалам поддержать в Новый год "патриотичных" артистов. В список попали Shaman, Григорий Лепс, "Земляне" — и бывший "военкор" из Мариуполя" [The Kremlin invited regions and television channels to support “patriotic” artists in the New Year. The list included Shaman, Grigory Leps, “Earthlings” - and a former “military correspondent” from Mariupol]. Meduza (in Russian). 4 December 2022. Archived from the original on 4 December 2022.

[newsru2024-4] 1 2 "Новой солисткой группы «Город 312» стала участница «Голоса» Диана Макарова" (in Russian). InterMedia. 15 March 2024.