Zhanna Bichevskaya

In the 1970s, Zhanna started to perform Russian folk songs and romances. At that time she was influenced by Bulat Okudzhava, and she gained popularity in Russia and abroad with some critics dubbing her the Russian Joan Baez. Her unique style of music is described as Russian country-folk. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Zhanna Bichevskaya's songs began to have more political, nationalist and spiritual themes. She performed a series of White Guard officer's songs, as well as a series of patriotic, monarchist and religious songs, some dedicated to the Romanov Holy Martyrs. The lyrics to the latter were composed by Father Roman, a priest of the Pskovo-Pechorsky Monastery. Her album "Hieromonk Roman's songs" was blessed by him in 1997. In 1999, Zhanna also became the host of her own show on Voice of Russia radio station. She was awarded People’s Artist of the RSFSR.

Zhanna Bichevskaya studied at State School of Circus and Variety Arts. The recorded working language is Russian. The field of work recorded is poetry. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are traditional folk and bard song. Distinctions recorded are Lenin Komsomol Prize, People's Artist of the RSFSR, Merited Artist of the RSFSR and Medal of St.

• Name — Zhanna Bichevskaya • Years Active — 1971-current • Alias — Jeanne Bichevskaya • Birth Name — Zhanna Vladimirovna Bichevskaya (Жанна Владимировна Бичевская) • Born — 17 June 1944 • Birthplace — Moscow, Soviet Union • Origin — Zagorsk • Genre — Folk • Occupation — Singer • Instrument — Vocals, guitar • Website — http: www.zhanna-bichevskaya.ru/