Igor Vladimirovich Talkov Born on November 4, 1956 in Gretsovka village of Shekinsky District, Tula Region. He appeared on big stage as an independent singer in 1987 with David Tukhmanov’s song Chistye Prudy that made a real hit. Igor Talkov said he was first of all a social singer. He was troubled by destiny of Russia and the Russian people and did not hesitate to sing about social problems (like in Russia, Sirs Democrats, and Mister President, to name but a few songs). He perished (was shot) on October 6, 1991 during a combined concert in the Yubileiny Sport Palace, Moscow. Laid to rest on Vagankovskoe Cemetery.