Nikolay Rastorguyev

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Nikolay Vyacheslavovich Rastorguyev, Russian: Николай Вячеславович Расторгуев (born February 21, 1957, Bykovo, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union) is a Russian rock star and lead singer of the group Lubeh. In 1978, Nikolay was the soloist for the band (VIA in Russian) "Шестеро молодых," but his first claim to fame came during his 1980-1985 stint in the band "Leysi, pensi." He also spent a year in the band "Rondo." He has also starred in a couple of movies and released a solo English language album.

In 1997, Rastorguyev was given the honorary title People's Artist of Russia. On the occasion of his 50th birthday, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Nikolay with the state order "For Merit to the Fatherland," Fourth class.[1]