List of artists by letter «Щ» - Biography and discography, all albums and songs

Mikhail Yuryevich Shcherbakov is one of the most distinctive and subtle authors in contemporary Russian song. He was born on March 27, 1963, in the city of Obninsk, Kaluga Region, into an educated family that treated literature and language with deep respect. Even in school, his talent for the written word was evident: the future bard wrote poetry, admired the lyrics of Vladimir Vysotsky, Yuz Aleshkovsky and Igor Guberman, yet from the very beginning sought his own voice. Early Years and First Songs At the age of 15, Mikhail began writing his first songs — immediately recognizable for their unusual imagery, philosophical depth and a signature sense of “Shcherbakovian” irony. His early recordings circulated within a small circle, but soon gained cult status among…