In 2014, she was honored with the International Women of Courage Award by the U.S. Secretary of State for her activism.
She was named Ukrainian Song of the Year for her impactful music, further establishing her as a leading artist in Ukraine.
Ruslana has also received the Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine for her contributions to culture.
Biography
Early Life
Ruslana Stepanivna Lyzhychko, known simply as Ruslana, was born on May 24, 1973, in Lviv, Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. Her father, Stepan Lyzhychko, was a Hutsul Ukrainian, while her mother, Nina Sapegina, had Russian and Polish-Lithuanian roots. Encouraged by her mother, Ruslana began her musical education at the age of four, attending an experimental musical school. She showcased her talent in various bands, including the vocal-instrumental band Horizon and the children's ensemble Usmishka. A pivotal moment in her early career came in 1989 when she performed at a concert attended by 15,000 people, where renowned artist Vasyl Zinkevych recognized her potential. After her parents divorced in 1991, Ruslana graduated from the Lviv Conservatory in 1995, specializing as a classical pianist and symphonic orchestra conductor.
Musical Career
Ruslana's professional journey began in 1996 when she won the Slavianski Bazaar song competition in Belarus with her song "Oj, letili dyki husi." This victory led to her nomination for the Ukrainian Singer of the Year award. Her first album, "Myt Vesny – Dzvinkyi Viter," released in 1998, garnered critical acclaim, but it was her song "Svitanok" that catapulted her to fame. The accompanying music video was the first big-budget production in Ukraine. Throughout her career, Ruslana has released several successful albums, including "Дикі танці" (Wild Dances) and "Амазонка" (Amazon), and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious title of People's Artist of Ukraine and the International Women of Courage Award.
Activism and Legacy
Beyond her music career, Ruslana has been an active political figure and humanitarian. She served as a deputy in the Ukrainian parliament for the Our Ukraine Party and was a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador from 2004 to 2005. Her contributions to music and society have earned her a place among the most influential women, as recognized by Forbes magazine in 2013. Ruslana's impact extends beyond her artistic achievements, as she has been honored with various awards, including the World Music Awards and the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, solidifying her status as a cultural icon in Ukraine and beyond.
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Discography
Мій брат! (Разом!)2013
- 1.My Boo!3:38
- 2.ShaLaLa3:17
- 3.Rachmaninov3:23
- 4.Wow!2:56
- 5.Pop Up!3:06
- 6.Yablo4ko3:32
- 7.Ogo! Ogo!3:05
- 8.This Is Euphoria3:59
- 9.Край4:22
- 10.Dream Euphoria (DJ Small's remix)4:23
- 11.Рахманінов (DJ Small remake)3:22
ДОБРИЙ ВЕЧІР,ТОБІ2013
- 1.Добрий вечір (версія Дмитра Ципердюка)3:33
- 2.Миколай бородатий3:26
- 3.Сипле сніг3:14
- 4.Різдво, Різдво3:43
- 5.Нова радість3:39
- 6.Місяць3:05
- 7.Св’ятвечір3:08
- 8.Добрий вечір (версія DJ Nekrasov)3:12
- 9.Радуйся, світ1:52
- 10.Утішмося3:05
- 11.Зима3:52
- 12.Тиха ніч4:11
- 13.Добрий вечір (оригінальна версія)4:13
ЕЙ-форі-Я2012
- 1.Мій брат3:39
- 2.ШаЛаЛа3:15
- 3.Рахманінов3:23
- 4.Роби гучніше!3:04
- 5.Вау!3:02
- 6.Я-блу4ко3:30
- 7.Давай, грай! / ОГО! ОГО!3:47
- 8.ЕЙ-форі-Я!3:53
- 9.Край4:21
Wild Energy2008
- 1.Wild Energy4:00
- 2.Moon of Dreams4:16
- 3.New Energy Generation3:24
- 4.The Girl That Rules3:15
- 5.I'll Follow the Night4:00
- 6.Silent Angel3:21
- 7.Dancing in the Sky3:31
- 8.Heaven Never Makes Us Fall3:35
- 9.Cry It Out3:20
- 10.Overground3:04
- 11.Heart on Fire3:32
- 12.Energy of Love3:37
Амазонка2008
- 1.Дика енергія5:01
- 2.Відлуння мрій4:28
- 3.Ми будемо перші3:19
- 4.Я йду за тобою4:24
- 5.Ти жива - Синтетична3:28
- 6.Вогонь чи лід - Все не те...4:05
- 7.Де ти, моя любов4:42
- 8.Дикий ангел3:27
- 9.Не для продажу3:29
- 10.Як змінити майбутнє3:36
Wild Dances2004
- 1.Wild Dances3:03
- 2.Dance With the Wolves4:00
- 3.Accordion Intro1:01
- 4.The Same Star4:21
- 5.Play, Musician3:56
- 6.Like a Hurricane2:38
- 7.The Tango We Used to Dance3:47
- 8.Wild Dances (Harem's Club mix)3:18
- 9.Wild Dances (Part 2)4:01
- 10.Wild Passion4:10
- 11.Arcan (original Ukrainian version)3:40
- 12.Kolomyika (original Ukrainian version)4:03
- 13.Hutsul Girl (original Ukrainian version)3:56
- 14.Play, Musician (Deep mix)4:00
- 15.Wild Dances (Harem's Percussion mix)2:52
Дикі танці2003
- 1.Ой заграй ми, музиченьку (Joy Dance)3:53
- 2.Знаю я (Drive Dance)3:09
- 3.Плєс (Flute Dance)3:30
- 4.Аркан (Extreme Dance)3:39
- 5.Скажи мені (Love Dance)4:12
- 6.Коломийка (Crazy Dance)4:06
- 7.Гуцулка (Mystic Dance)3:52
- 8.Північна (Northern Dance)3:51
- 9.Це - любов (Chill Out)4:03
- 10.Я тебе люблю (Balade)3:39
- 11.Знаю я (Remix CJ Nekrasov)2:52
Мить весни. Дзвінкий вітер1998
- 1.Весняна інтродукцыя1:31
- 2.Мить весни5:16
- 3.Світанок3:53
- 4.Світло й тінь2:56
- 5.Остання подорож4:14
- 6.Балада про принцесу5:01
- 7.Щастя3:38
- 8.Ти4:05
- 9.Тік-так колискова5:07
- 10.Остання подорож (live)4:42
- 11.Ти (live)4:05
- 12.Світанок (live)3:37
- 13.Три тисячі років тому... (live)2:01
- 14.Втрачений рай (live)4:21
- 15.Полум'я дощу (live)3:33
- 16.Луна (live)4:42
- 17.Балада про принцесу (live)4:20
- 18.Ой, летіли дикі гуси (live)3:15
Гей, Маланка2025
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Закрутила2025
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БУЙНА/IRON BEAT2024
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Stone Queen / Кам'яна Діва2024
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Лірниця2023
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Anything 4 U2020
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It's Magical2017
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Я люблю2017
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This Is Euphoria2013
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Moon of Dreams2008
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Дика енергія2006
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Wild Dances2004
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Dance With the Wolves2004
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Різдвяний сон2023
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Ми Вітер / We Are Wind2020
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Молитва світла2020
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- Warner Music Group
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- EMI
Achievements
- Award
- Person of the Year
- Award
- Golden Firebird
- Award
- Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
- Award
- Order "For Intellectual Courage"
- Award
- Vasyl Stus Prize
- Award
- International Women of Courage Award
- Award
- M1 Music Awards
- Award
- Ukrainian Song of the Year
- Award
- First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
- Award
- 2004 World Music Awards
- Award
- People's Artist of Ukraine
- Award
- Merited Artist of Ukraine
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Ruslana, Ruslana Lyzhicko, Руслана Лижичко, Руслана Степановна Лыжичко
Ruslana Stepanivna Lyzhychko, known mononymously as Ruslana, is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, producer, activist and former politician. She is a World Music Award and Eurovision Song Contest 2004 winning recording artist, holding the title of People's Artist of Ukraine. She is also a former MP serving as deputy in the Ukrainian parliament for the Our Ukraine Party. Ruslana was the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in Ukraine in 2004–2005. She is recognized as the most successful Ukrainian female solo artist internationally and was included in the top 10 most influential women of 2013 by the Forbes magazine. The U.S. Secretary of State honored her with the International Women of Courage Award in March 2014. She has been named an honorary citizen of her hometown Lviv and was nominated to receive the title Hero of Ukraine.
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