Nazariy Yaremchuk
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Nazariy Yaremchuk was a well-known Hutsul Ukrainian
singer, born in the village of Rivnya, Chernivtsi Oblast
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In 1963 he finished the Byznytsk middle school no.1. After an unsuccessful attempt to enter the Geographical faculty of the Chernivtsi
university spent some time working as a seismographer in the Western-Ukrainian Geo-reconnaissance Party. With the agreement of the commander of his army group, he learned a course for drivers. It was here that his ability was noticed by the Manager of the vocal-instrumental ensemble Smerichka. In autumn that year the young Nazariy began to sing in Smerichka along with the singer Sofia Rotaru
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1971-72 the filming for the film Chervona Ruta took place, which instantly achieved popularity for Smerichka giving him performances in all Union Concerts Song of 71 and Song of 71. A terrible tragedy happened when Nazariys mother, Maria Dariyivna, died. In memory to his late mother, the singer wrote songs dedicated to her such as "Chuyesh Mamo" and "Bat'ko I Maty" near the end of his life.
In 1975 Nazariy obtained his diploma, he was satisfied working as the head engineer at the chair of economical geography of the university. However love of music seemed stronger than all, he moved to a philharmonic group, in which he worked till the end of his life.
. He was awarded the order of Friendship of Nations
In May 1986, the Chernobyl
nuclear disaster happened. Nazariy visited and performed within the 30 km contaminated zone on 3 occasions to perform in front of the brave men and women who worked to stabilise the situation.
In 1987 Nazariy was awarded title of people's Artist of Ukraine. In the late 80s and beginning of the 90s cultural awareness was on the rise.
In 1991-1993, he was able to travel to Canada where he visited his older brother in Winnipeg, and also USA and Brazil. In many countries of the world people wanted to hear his songs.
In 1995, Nazariy traveled to Canada for medical treatment. The disease was incurable, the operation did not help. Feeling that he was dying, Nazariy returned to Ukraine to finish singing his last songs.
He died on 30 June 1995.
Ukrainians
Ukrainians are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Ukraine, which is the sixth-largest nation in Europe. The Constitution of Ukraine applies the term 'Ukrainians' to all its citizens...
singer, born in the village of Rivnya, Chernivtsi Oblast
Chernivtsi Oblast
Chernivtsi Oblast is an oblast in western Ukraine, bordering on Romania and Moldova. It has a large variety of landforms: the Carpathian Mountains and picturesque hills at the foot of the mountains gradually change to a broad partly forested plain situated between the Dniester and Prut rivers....
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In 1963 he finished the Byznytsk middle school no.1. After an unsuccessful attempt to enter the Geographical faculty of the Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi is the administrative center of Chernivtsi Oblast in southwestern Ukraine. The city is situated on the upper course of the River Prut, a tributary of the Danube, in the northern part of the historic region of Bukovina, which is currently divided between Romania and Ukraine...
university spent some time working as a seismographer in the Western-Ukrainian Geo-reconnaissance Party. With the agreement of the commander of his army group, he learned a course for drivers. It was here that his ability was noticed by the Manager of the vocal-instrumental ensemble Smerichka. In autumn that year the young Nazariy began to sing in Smerichka along with the singer Sofia Rotaru
Sofia Rotaru
Sofia Mykhailivna Yevdokymenko-Rotaru known as Sofia Rotaru is a Soviet and Ukrainian pop singer of Romanian/Moldavian heritage....
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Early years
In 1970 Nazariy is accepted into the Geographical faculty of the Chernivtsi universityChernivtsi University
The Chernivtsi National University is the leading Ukrainian institution for higher education in northern Bukovina, in Chernivtsi, a city in southwest Ukraine....
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1971-72 the filming for the film Chervona Ruta took place, which instantly achieved popularity for Smerichka giving him performances in all Union Concerts Song of 71 and Song of 71. A terrible tragedy happened when Nazariys mother, Maria Dariyivna, died. In memory to his late mother, the singer wrote songs dedicated to her such as "Chuyesh Mamo" and "Bat'ko I Maty" near the end of his life.
In 1975 Nazariy obtained his diploma, he was satisfied working as the head engineer at the chair of economical geography of the university. However love of music seemed stronger than all, he moved to a philharmonic group, in which he worked till the end of his life.
Last years
In 1978 Nazariy received the title Merited artist of UkraineUkraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. He was awarded the order of Friendship of Nations
In May 1986, the Chernobyl
Chernobyl
Chernobyl or Chornobyl is an abandoned city in northern Ukraine, in Kiev Oblast, near the border with Belarus. The city had been the administrative centre of the Chernobyl Raion since 1932....
nuclear disaster happened. Nazariy visited and performed within the 30 km contaminated zone on 3 occasions to perform in front of the brave men and women who worked to stabilise the situation.
In 1987 Nazariy was awarded title of people's Artist of Ukraine. In the late 80s and beginning of the 90s cultural awareness was on the rise.
In 1991-1993, he was able to travel to Canada where he visited his older brother in Winnipeg, and also USA and Brazil. In many countries of the world people wanted to hear his songs.
In 1995, Nazariy traveled to Canada for medical treatment. The disease was incurable, the operation did not help. Feeling that he was dying, Nazariy returned to Ukraine to finish singing his last songs.
He died on 30 June 1995.