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Ivan Nikolaevich Shapovalov
Ivan Shapovalov
Occupation:	Russian music producer
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:	Kotovo, Volgograd region
Citizenship:	the Russian Federation

Ivan Nikolaevich Shapovalov- Russian music producer, best known for his musical project "t.A.T.u."

Biography

Ivan was born on May 28, 1966 in the Volgograd region (the city of Kotovo). His mother, Nadezhda Richardovna, worked as a physics teacher. Dad, Nikolai Alexandrovich was an artist. Rather, thanks to the influence of his mother, Ivan went to school with a physical and mathematical bias. Chose after school medical direction, studied at the Saratov Medical Institute, specializing in psychiatry. After graduation, he worked in a children's psychiatric hospital, at the same time he led a private practice in the field of psychocorrection of children. Early married his classmate Valeria, gave birth to a son, Vladimir. Until a certain period, Ivan was an exemplary citizen, like many others, a cog in a large social system. Then began the gradual transformation of an ordinary provincial doctor into something else, sometimes not always clear to the layman.

Change of life course

In 1992, Ivan decides to change his life dramatically. He leaves medicine and establishes a PR organization called the Formation Service. public opinion"Context". During the gubernatorial elections, there was a rather high demand for the services of the company.

For the next two years, Shapovalov worked for the Slavia insurance company and the Russian Capital pension fund. In both companies, Ivan is engaged in marketing and promotions. A little later, he was transferred to work in the Moscow branches of companies. At that time, he met the composer Voitinsky.

Since 1994, Ivan has been trying himself as a screenwriter for commercials. The topic of advertising and television then generally only gained momentum.

In 1996, he made a landmark commercial for the R&K computer company. One of the founders of the company later acted as a sponsor and co-producer of Tatu. Another commercial gave an acquaintance with the girl Lena Katina, who voiced the clip. A little later, on the set, Ivan collaborates with NTV journalist Elena Kiper, who became a full-fledged co-producer of the project. The pieces of the puzzle fit together.

Project «t.A.T.u.»

The first casting for the role of the soloist was won by Lena Katina. It was 1999 year. Voitinsky records two songs with Lena: "I am your enemy" and "Yugoslavia". The composer and producer got the feeling that one singer would not be enough and a second girl, Yulia Volkova, was added to the group.

In 2001, joint hard work finally gives a tangible result - the album "200 in the opposite direction" is released. In May of the same year, Shapovalov signed a contract with the famous label "Universal Music". The contract was not as simple as it might seem: he obliged Ivan to release three albums without fail and forbade him to change the composition of the group.

The group is gaining popularity. In 2002/2003, a lot of concerts are planned, an English version of the first album is released, a world tour is launched.

In 2004, within the framework of the same advertising campaign, the show "Tattoo in the Middle Kingdom" was launched on the STS TV channel. The office was filmed, all the demo versions of the songs of the new album were accepted, but the show was never launched. Ivan Shapovalov resigned as a producer and actually gave the brand to Tatu. In October 2004, Ivan Shapovalov received a medal for the composition "All the things she said", of which he was a co-author. The song has been played over 2 million times.

New projects

After the success of Tatu, Ivan wanted to do something equally explosive and grandiose. He takes on several projects, but these projects are in force various reasons could not be implemented. This is the singer Nato in 2004, the rock group "7B", the singer Helya and Nano-project.

There was even an idea to shoot a reality show on an icebreaker during a trip to the North Pole.

Disease

Completely unexpected for Ivan in 2012 was the realization that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer. At first, he categorically refused to believe that something could be wrong with him, he tried to be treated by shamans and psychics. Help was provided by his former ward, Yulia Volkova. She convinced Ivan to undergo diagnostics in a modern medical center and even brought him herself. A course of chemotherapy was prescribed and a survival period of two months was indicated. Friends, doctors, and especially the media buried Ivan together. Only the closest friends and family remained. They announced a fundraiser for treatment and, in fact, snatched Shapovalov from the hands of death.

On the this moment Ivan lives and works in China. He returned to show business, though not as a producer, but as a singer. Recording his new album.

We are sitting in the Correa's restaurant on Voykovskaya - Shapovalov lives nearby. There are crutches at the table, it is still difficult for Ivan to walk without them. He drinks mineral water with gas and flips through his iPhone contacts, dictating one name after another.

Nine out of ten people, upon learning that they have a brain tumor, fall into despair. 46-year-old Ivan Shapovalov, who was diagnosed with this last summer, managed to get back on his feet by this spring. He is still in treatment. It is expensive to be ill now - even for those whose life from the defense seems secure. Ivan's friends understood this and organized an online campaign "Vanya for you", created a page in social network"In contact with".

Members of the group helped raise money for treatment. StarHit joined the action. They asked Ivan: “How else can you help? Maybe publish a checking account? Shapovalov replied: “I need money for treatment - I don’t refuse. But it is better to announce a fundraiser to those who need it now. And I went through this, and thanks to everyone who helped me with this.

Write down... Valeria Shapovalova, every day, Vera Shapovalova, my sister, Yulia Volkova, well, you know her, Borya Rensky, my partner in the t.A.T.u project... Vlad Agulnik, long time no see, Artem Suslov, poet from St. Petersburg, Anna Merkusheva , the person who has always helped me, Olya Maslikhova, she is a rarity ... Sergey Bobza, warmly Krasnodar Territory, Vadim Gorbachev, you also know Lena Katina, she sang a song for me, Yuri Bardysh, the most romantic producer, Martyn with Traction, they brought flowers ... "

Ivan’s eldest son, Volodya, comes up to our table, his father nods with a smile: “You see, I’m renting everyone!”

The list of close friends, which Shapovalov called “my Facebook”, includes more than 30 names, and those who took part in the online action “Vanya for you”
It's hard to list hundreds! Behind every name is a story true friendship, relationships, proven over the years. “They gave me the opportunity to sit here, talk to you and see the sun,” says Vanya. And here are just a few of those stories.

Valery's wife was with him every day - both in intensive care and in the hospital ward. She is a pediatrician at the SM-doctor clinic for children and adolescents. “You know,” Ivan smiles, “our youngest son Vanya is often asked by the parents of classmates: “Are you Ivan Shapovalov? Ivan Ivanovich? Yes? Is that your mom, the doctor at our clinic?” Not a word about me."

Hearing the question of how much effort it took for her to hold on, Valeria clarifies: “You mean, am I an iron woman? No, I cry, and quite often. It’s just that I don’t have a person closer to Vanya, and I hope he doesn’t have anyone closer to me either. I adjusted my schedule at work, I didn’t take vacations, because I had to live on something. We always came with younger son Vanya, he is 10 years old. When dad was in intensive care for a month and a half, his son sat next to him and read fairy tales to him - Japanese, Indian. Then, already in an ordinary ward, the son told dad jokes, funny stories. Whenever possible, we tried to take Ivan away from the hospital for a while. Between chemotherapy courses, which lasted 2-3 weeks, he spent 5 days at home, and then every day was like a holiday for us.”

Many acquaintances, having learned about Shapovalov's illness, prayed, lit candles for his health. “I am a doctor myself and I believe in my colleagues,” says Valeria. – But subconsciously I still rely on the power of prayers, although I don’t know them. Vanya's sister Vera went to church, brought an icon to the clinic. I am grateful to everyone who supported us then! Even complete strangers called me and offered any help.

Ivan managed to surprise the doctors of the Hematological scientific center RAMN. “Vanya is certainly a bright personality, it is interesting with him, but for his behavior I give him a deuce! – Shapovalova’s attending physician Anna Morozova shares with StarHit. – Either he listened to Indian music in intensive care, terribly annoying to the staff, then they found forbidden products in his ward - lemonade or exotic fruits. Our head of the department Evgeniy Evgenievich Zvonkov gave him such a blast! But it is useless to fight Vanya. He was absolutely not afraid and is not afraid of his illness, it is difficult to scare him with some consequences.

On the one hand, this simplified our work, but on the other hand, it made it more difficult. He used to control the situation, he tried here too. And the predictions were dubious. And we must give Ivan his due: he had some kind of maniacal desire to get up and go. Nine out of ten people in his situation
hands would have dropped, and he didn’t even have to cheer him up. Other patients, when you tell them about the slightest improvement, do not believe their happiness. And Vanya, when a miracle happened and positive dynamics appeared, was not even surprised. Or maybe he was so masterfully hiding his joy - they say, he always has everything under control!

Shapovalova's mother, Nadezhda Richardovna, was watching a program on the Kultura channel and accidentally found out that there was a Bechstein piano in the conference room of the Center where her son was lying. I told Ivan about it. He asked the head of the department, Yevgeny Zvonkov, to give him the keys.

- Imagine what a coincidence: there are ten buildings in the hospital, and this musical exclusive is located in the same building and even on the floor where Ivan Nikolayevich is lying! - says Shapovalov's friend, pianist Luka Zatravkin. - And the ward next to the entrance to the conference room, in general, no one lay closer to Vanya than this piano. I came to the hospital with my friend Sergei, he is a tuner, and Bechstein sounded even better. Evenings came when it seemed that hell was around, but we did not want to notice it. Vanya and I worked together on my concert program- I played Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninov. Vanya made comments to me or sat down at the piano himself, and we played four hands.

In Goa in the winter of 2009, Ivan met Evgeny Nizhemetov, the owner of Express.ru. “Somehow, friends asked me to shelter a Russian guy with two children. He forgot the child's passport in the guest house, and because of this he had to fly on another flight, - Evgeny recalls.

- Sure, not a problem! I filmed alone huge house, five people. That guy with the kids was Shapovalov. The following year, they met again in Goa, and then they saw each other two or three times a year in Moscow or St. Petersburg, shared their plans. “When I found out that Ivan had brain cancer, I immediately dialed his number and heard a suppressed voice. Vanya asked to contact him later, - Evgeny continues. “A couple of weeks later the phone rang and I recognized a playful set of familiar interjections. Well, thank God, I thought! We agreed to meet when I return from Sochi - in early January I was visiting friends there. They slipped me a few bags of local elite tea with them on the road.

When I arrived at Ivan's house and unpacked the tea, we were amused: rustling plastic bags with greenish grass inside could create difficulties at any other airport, except for Sochi, where they were already used to it, most likely! For three hours we talked about plans - Ivan has no less of them than I do. For example, the last project he thinks about is aimed at combating Moscow traffic jams.”

: Five recent years Shapovalov did not communicate with an old friend, the owner of the Chaihona No. 1 network, Timur Lansky. No, they didn't fight.
“It’s simple,” the restaurateur told StarHit, “it happens that you don’t see friends for years.” But as soon as Timur found out about Ivan's illness, he immediately offered money for treatment, began to pay for medicines, and was ready to send Shapovalov to any clinic in Germany or the USA.

“Money is money, but it was important to give him hope,” says Timur. - Although Vanya is a man marked by God, and he was not going to give up. “As it happened, so it shall pass!” he repeated. And I wanted to do something special for him. And I asked my cooks to cook pilaf for our dear patient, then I sent it to him with a driver. Vanya had a million ideas even during his illness, we developed one restaurant project together, connected with environmentally friendly products, so we will launch it together.

She has known Ivan for more than ten years, but even for her he opened up this difficult period from an unexpected side.

“The disease has changed Vanya a lot,” Tatyana shared with StarHit. - He became more attentive and sensitive to the people around him. He began to show participation and interest in the problems and affairs of close and dear people. When I faced the deterioration of my health, Vanya gave me a very helpful advice. “Sometimes you need to stop and rethink your life,” he said. This helped me a lot. From myself I would like to add: take care of those who are dear to you, be attentive to each other!

Bakhyt Kilibaev, the screenwriter of the film The Needle, has known Shapovalov for about ten years.

“Timur Bekmambetov introduced us,” he told StarHit. – Previously, we often talked, vacationed in India with our children. And last year, they called up more and more, agreed to meet, but ... I found out about Vanya's illness just before he was put in intensive care. Came to his house. The conversation was short: “Do you understand what is happening to you?” - "Understand". His determination to resist the disease made an impression on me.

He's stubborn! I visited Ivan in the hospital, a lot interesting people I saw him - they continued to start some projects together ... I think it was the interest in life that made Vanya so strong. Once I brought him a book called The Shaman's Experience - it's about what Vanya thinks about. When Ivan began to recover, I offered to make a film about his recovery. Vanya himself was ready for any experiments, but Lera and other relatives were not allowed -
maybe out of superstition. And we didn't argue with them.

Ivan Shapovalov asked to thank all the people on our website who helped him. StarHit is happy to convey to these people:

// Photo: Personal archive of Ivan Shapovalov

Ivan Shapovalov was born on May 28, 1966 in the city of Kotovo, Volgograd Region. Father - Nikolai Alexandrovich, artist. Mother - Nadezhda Richardovna, school teacher of physics. He graduated from the Correspondence Physics and Mathematics School.

In 1990, Shapovalov graduated from the Saratov medical institute, specialized in child and adolescent psychiatry, after which he was engaged in private psychiatric practice in the city of Balakovo. In 1992, he founded the organization "Context" Public Opinion Formation Service. Some publications report that the campaign headquarters of Dmitry Ayatskov used her services during the gubernatorial elections.

In 1992-1994, Shapovalov worked in the advertising and marketing department of the Slavia insurance company and non-state pension fund"Russian capital". Since 1993 he has been working in the Moscow branches of companies. At this time, he met the composer Alexander Voitinsky.

Since 1994, Shapovalov began working as a screenwriter for commercials. In 1996, he produced a commercial for the R&K computer company, in the script of which Norbert Wiener appeared, since the computers produced were released under the Wiener brand in honor of the founder of cybernetics. The video was voiced by Oleg Efremov. One of the founders of R&K, Boris Rensky, later became a financial sponsor and co-producer of the group. In 1998, Shapovalov shot a commercial soft drinks“Drink drinks from Chernogolovka without stopping” by the OST company, voiced by Lena Katina, the future soloist of the group. On the set, he met Elena Kiper, a journalist for the NTV television company (program "For the future") and the future co-producer of the group.

Since 1996, he worked at the Russian Wine and Vodka Company (RVVK). In 1997-1998 he worked for the advertising agency Ark J. Walter Thompson.

Producer of the Tatu group

In 1999, Shapovalov and Voitinsky held a casting for the role of a soloist, as a result of which Lena Katina was chosen. Several songs were recorded (including "I am your enemy", "Yugoslavia" - on the theme of NATO military aggression against Yugoslavia). Later, another girl was invited to the group - Yulia Volkova. Shapovalov becomes the producer of the Tatu group and the director of the Neformat company (the production center of I. Shapovalov). Subsequently, Voitinsky refused to cooperate, citing the fact that the project, in his opinion, is immoral.

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In 2000, the song “I went crazy” was recorded, the authors of the text were Elena Kiper and Valery Polienko, the music was written by 17-year-old schoolboy Sergey Galoyan. A video was filmed the same year. In 2001, the album "200 in the opposite direction" was released. In May 2001, Shapovalov signed a contract with Russian branch label Universal Music. Under the contract, Shapovalov must release three albums, while one of the conditions of the contract was a clause according to which the producer could not change the composition of the group. Shapovalov later filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Russia, accusing the record label of violating the contract and demanding additional remuneration. In September, a single was released and a video clip "Half an hour" was shot. In 2002, the English-language album "200 km / h in the Wrong Lane" was released. In 2003, the single and video clip "All the Things She Said" were released. The group is very popular, there are numerous tours.

In January 2004, the reality show "Tattoo in the Middle Kingdom" started on the STS channel, in live the band planned to record a new album. On the 13th floor of the Beijing Hotel, Shapovalov set up a studio, where he also received demo recordings of young performers, from which the Celestial Empire No. 1 collection was compiled. However, in the end, the album was not recorded, Shapovalov resigned as the general director of the Neformat company, which owned the Tatu brand (t.A.T.u.), the name of the group remained with the singers. Boris Rensky became the new producer.

In October 2004, at the BMI Honors Top European Songwriters and Publishers at Annual London Awards ceremony, Shapovalov was awarded a medal in the Pop Awards nomination. The composition All the Things She Said, of which he was a co-author, was aired more than 2 million times and took first place in the pop music category, ahead of No Doubt's It`s My Life.

2004-2008

In 2004, Shapovalov began producing the singer Nato - Natalya Shevlyakova from Chelyabinsk, who met Shapovalov during his work in China. In his plans was the performance of the singer in the outfit of a suicide bomber. On the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in the United States, Shapovalov tried to organize a concert in the Hall of Columns, where the singer was scheduled to perform in a shahid dress. In this regard, a representative of the Ministry of Culture and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation expressed his concern, the action was called politically incorrect, and the concert was canceled. After the seizure of a school in Beslan by terrorists on September 1, Shapovalov did not rule out the possibility of holding a concert in this city. Shapovalov tried to hold a similar concert in England. The Muslim Council of Great Britain condemned the idea, calling it "an attempt to make money from the tragedy of other people", and called for the concert to be ignored. The performance took place in January 2005.

Shapovalov also produced the rock group 7B. In 2005, Shapovalov announced that he intended to film a reality show on an icebreaker that would produce a tour of the Northern Arctic Ocean However, the project remained unrealized.

In 2007, he became a co-owner of the online store Mp3search.ru. In the same year, the record company Gala Records filed a lawsuit against Mp3search.ru, accusing it of illegally distributing Maksim's recordings.

Notable promotions and criticism

Shapovalov used various provocative techniques to draw attention to his projects.

In the video clips of Tatu, in addition to lesbian themes, there were stories related to masturbation and terrorism (explosion of a children's carousel). One of the main objects of criticism was the image of lesbians used by the group. So, doctor Dilya Enikeeva, commenting on the work of the group, wrote: "this is a well-thought-out policy against the nation, against healthy sex, family and motherhood." At the same time, a number of sources noted that, despite their image, Tatu was not perceived as a lesbian group in the lesbian community itself, and Shapovalov was subjected to sharp criticism. One of the reasons for this attitude was that the group actually acted within the framework of a heterosexist culture: “in constructing the stage image of lesbians, the group is guided by a patriarchal frame in which a woman is always an object for pleasure, an object of gaze, and the role of the beholder belongs to a man. .. The image of the group corresponds more to the “woman for a man” model than “a woman for a woman.” Sociologist Igor Kon singled out another component of the group's image: "In my opinion, the success of Tatu is due not so much to a demonstrative game of forbidden lesbian relationships, but to the fact that an image of self-sufficient tough girls has been created."

In 2003, in the UK, Shapovalov made various provocative statements on the topic of pedophilia, which caused protests from a number of public organizations(in particular, from the organization for the protection of children from violence Kidscape). Kidscape director Michelle Elliott said: “We object and don't find it funny at all that Ivan is portraying them as a childish sexual fantasy. These girls are talented. It is a pity that they are advertised at the expense of hundreds of thousands of sexually abused children.” In an interview with a British tabloid, Shapovalov stated that he "prefers underage girls." British Channel 4 presenter Richard Madley called the duet "nauseous", describing the video for the song All the Things She Said as "the standard of sweet dreams for all British pedophiles." In response, Shapovalov on the group's official website called for a discussion "on the growth of pedophilia in the UK" and expressed his readiness to provide medical care Madeley himself. A similar reaction to the appearance of the group was due to the fact that at that time various anti-pedophile campaigns were carried out in the UK.

In May 2003, Shapovalov was going to shoot a video on Red Square featuring several hundred girls in school skirts. However, the police stopped the event, forcing out all those gathered and detaining the producer himself. On this occasion, Shapovalov noted: “Apparently, the Kremlin does not need Tatu at Eurovision.”

In 2003, Shapovalov tried to nominate Tatu soloists as candidates for the President of Russia. The beginning of the collection of signatures was announced on Russian television. To overcome the age limit of 35, he suggested adding up the age of the singers.

Ivan Shapovalov's mistress gave birth to his grandson from his own son!

Last summer, the metropolitan party was shocked by the news of the serious illness of the producer of the legendary group "t.A.T.u." 46-year-old Ivan SHAPOVALOV was hospitalized in one of the Moscow hospitals with terrible diagnosis- brain tumor. Since then, no information has been received about him. Relatives and friends of the producer refused to communicate with the media. The shocking details of the last years of Shapovalov's life were revealed to Express Gazeta by Ivan IRBIS, the Russian manager of the world superstar Enrique IGLESIAS. Many years ago, Ivan participated in Shapovalov's project "Celestial Empire" and was on close terms with him.

When I found out that Vanya had brain cancer and he was dying, my first desire was to see him, - told Irbis . - It was possible to find out that Vanya was admitted to the Burdenko hospital. Unfortunately, the doctors did not let anyone see him, except for his wife Valeria Prokopievna and their eldest son Volodya. Moreover, as one of Vanya's wards told me, he had a conflict with Vova. “If you forcibly put me in the hospital, I will disown all of you!” - said Shapovalov. He tried to heal himself with some Buddhist method of alternative medicine. But relatives and friends still insisted on hospitalization. In Burdenko Van, a course of radiation therapy was carried out. After that, the doctors said that he had two months to live, and they let him go home to die. Now Vanya is under the supervision of his mother at the dacha in Konakovo, which he bought with the money he earned from t.A.T.u.

Irbis wanted to go there. Tried to call Ivan on his cell phone. But Tatyana always answered the phone - a woman who at one time was with him in intimate relationships. She let Irbis know that his relatives and friends did not want him to visit a friend.

They always hated me, - admitted Irbis. - One day Vova's son came to his house and saw me lying naked in his father's bed. And he began to demand that he immediately swept out. Shouted that I am the dirt of the earth and fuck everyone for profit. And one of Vanya's mistresses, Olga Maslikhova, tried to influence the administrators of the "Celestial Empire", so that they would close the entrance to me there. But Vanya ordered that they let me in again. He was attached to me, loved. And, apparently, everyone felt a threat in me, they considered me a rival.

According to Irbis, among the few who were allowed to reach Shapovalov in Konakovo was the boy Gena. He, as Ivan says, at the time of the "Celestial Empire", being a minor, also had an intimate relationship with him.

- Gena told me that Vanya looked like an alien from fantasy movie: the head swelled up like a pumpkin, and one eye almost fell out, - Irbis sighs. - Of course, I'm terribly sorry for Shapovalov. But, on the other hand, I believe in God and believe that this is his retribution for sins. For me and many other boys and girls from whom this man stole childhood. Take, for example, the unfortunate guy-transvestite from the "Celestial Empire", who mowed down Yulia Volkova to look like a "tattoo". At one time, he often spent the night in a rented apartment, which Shapovalov rented so as not to live with his wife on Voykovskaya. Vanya said that he wanted to do a musical project with him called "It". I remember how Ivan stuffed his socks with buckwheat and stuffed this little gay man into a bra to find the right breast size. And when huge parties gathered in the "Celestial Empire" and everyone drank and used illegal drugs, Vanya and other men took this transvestite behind the curtain in turn, after which he spat something into a plastic cup. The production of the project "It" was limited to this.

Place near Vanya

Vanya's relations with women were built no less peculiarly. All his life he had only one wife - Valeria Prokopyevna, - continues Irbis. - They met and got married while studying at the medical institute in Saratov. And although Vanya had not lived with her for a long time, they did not officially divorce. His wife gave birth to two sons - Vova, who is now 24 years old, and Vanya - he is 9. Shapovalov also has a daughter, Uma, from her mistress Olga Maslikhova. This redhead loved him madly and desperately fought with other admirers and admirers for a place near Vanya. I remember how the financial director of China Katya Icebreaker Obnosova found naked Maslikhova in Shapovalov's bed and chased her around the apartment with a huge samurai sword, donated to the group "t.A.T.u." in Japan.

Irbis recalls that when Ivan invited him on a date to the hotel "Ukraine", Olga, who was on last month pregnancy, bursting into their room with wild cries. But Vanya did not want to see her and asked to call security to get rid of her.

- They said that he even beat Maslikhov when he got it completely, - our narrator said.

Irbis shared that another child, who was named Kurt (in honor of the leader of the rock group Nirvana Kurt Cobain, deceased strange death- either murder, or suicide), Shapovalova was born by his rich admirer Lucy Shiza Sokolova.

She got a lot of money from her bandit husband, who was shot in front of her eyes at the door of their house. Hanging out with Vanya, she became addicted and started investing in Vanya's projects. This Lucy was fucked not only by Vanya, but also by his eldest son Vova. From Vova, she also gave birth to a child - Vanya's grandson. Lucy sent her children from her late husband to London. And the children from the father and son of the Shapovalovs live in her dacha in Voskresensky - with knowledge of the matter says Irbis. - Vanin the arranger hangs out there - a paralyzed invalid Slava Katsev, who suffered some kind of unrealistic stroke from a heroin overdose, barely speaks and cannot walk. They gathered a studio there, thump, get stoned with drugs, fuck all together and write songs. This is a complete pip! During our last meeting at the Ukraina Hotel, Vanya and I played the following game: I asked him what this or that word meant, and he, in his own way, gave it a transcript. To the question "What is love?" he replied, "It's a garbage pit." To the question "What is terrorism?" - "This is back side states".

In conclusion, I asked him: “What is death?” Vanya smiled, looked into my eyes and said: "Death is something new." Then he got madly drunk, lay down on the windowsill and threw up from the 17th floor right at the front entrance of the Ukraine Hotel. After that, I didn't see him again. Estimate!

In addition to the above-mentioned persons, in intimate relations with Ivan Shapovalov in different time consisted of: soloist of the group "t.A.T.u." Yulia Volkova, producer and songwriter Elena Kiper and TV presenter Beata Ardeeva. Volkova and Kiper, according to the latter, closeness with him brought to the point of going to the doctors. And Ardeeva in 2003 got into a terrible car accident and became disabled.

- I like what happens to me! - confessed. - After all, I have now become ... kinder. How good is that!

Claim it former producer group "Tatu" just two years ago, they would not have believed him. After all, this man then admitted:

“I personally prefer the young ones!” Did I sleep with Julia and Katya? I do not remember!..

But what the secular party-goer said Ivan Frolov, nicknamed Irbis:

- Me Shapovalov seduced at the age of 15. I lived with him more than a year. Generally Vania fucked everything that moves. At home he had orgies - just Sodom and Gomorrah! He himself was always drunk, or in a besotted state!

According to friends, the scandalous producer allegedly used cocaine and tried to hook not only his mistresses and lovers, but even "tattoos" into this nonsense.

Abandoned wife "passed" with him all the hospitals

But last summer Shapovalov was diagnosed with brain cancer. And a terrible illness made the producer think about the wasted years.

On the forehead Shapovalova a huge bump has grown. She pressed her eyes. The doctors prescribed a course of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. But the forecast was disappointing:

“We did everything we could. There are very few chances. More likely, Ivan less than three months to live...

But now it's been ... a year and a half! Only a small tubercle remained from the tumor on the head. A month ago, 47-year-old Shapovalov I came to the party without crutches and a hat, which until recently hid my bald head! The producer looked healthy and full of energy. And promised:

- Soon I will sing and write a song: “My love is walking somewhere” ...

He was helped to fight the disease ... his wife abandoned for a very long time Valeria and two sons - 25 years old Vladimir and 10 year old Vania.

- Shapovalov's wife remained alone all her life - Valeria Prokopyevna, - confirms Ivan Irbis. - It was she who “passed” with her husband all the hospitals and procedures!

- Lord, how else? - sighs Lera. - It's closer Vani And I don't have any kids! And yes, he does too! Yes, I was with him all the time, refined myself, adjusted my work schedule. I didn’t even stutter about the vacation - after all, we needed to live on something! I cried, prayed and believed that God would help! BUT Vanechka I read all the stories to my dad in intensive care ... And then I told jokes when my husband was transferred to the general ward ... Every return Ivana from the clinic home turned into a holiday!

- It's a pity that the youngest, blue-eyed daughter Umochku I almost don’t see it,” the showman complained. She would give me even more strength!

Mind nine years ago gave birth to the producer of "Tatu" mistress Olga Maslikhova.

— This red-haired beauty was from Shapovalova crazy, he recalls. Irbis. - And fought with other applicants for a place under Vanya! somehow Olga, who was already in the last month of pregnancy, with a wild scream rushed to Shapovalov to the room, but at that time he was having fun with someone, and ordered the guards Maslikhov drive away.

It is not surprising that since then only daughter the producer was allowed to see every six months!

God's gift and horses

However, Maslikhov Shapovalov didn't blame. He generally stopped feeling negative towards people. terrible sinner suddenly discovered... real life!

“Yes, cancer has become for me ... God's gift,” the producer admitted. - The disease taught me to appreciate simple earthly joys: delicious tea, black bread, music, nature. And the people around them with their pluses and minuses, help, pain and joy ... For example, “tatushki” girls visited me. What a joy it was to see them! And my attitude to the world has changed… horses. I am now an avid rider! I love interacting with horses so much! These animals helped me become more tolerant and kinder. And with such a worldview it became very good to live. I was able to forget about my illness!..

And this is his salvation. If not physically, then spiritually, for sure ...

Source: taini-zvezd.ru