Putin awarded Kipelov the title of Honored Artist of Russia – Kommersant

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the former soloist of the Aria group Valery Kipelov the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. The decree is published on the official portal of legal information.

“Assign the honorary titles “Honored Artist of the Russian Federation” to Kipelov Valery Alexandrovich – an artist, a musician,” the statement says. decree.

Valery Kipelov is 64 years old. He was the founder and soloist of the rock group “Aria”, in 2002 he founded his own group “Kipelov”. For some time, Valery Kipelov took part as a guest in the concerts of Aria.

Valery Kipelov supported the annexation of Crimea to Russia, as well as the start of hostilities in Ukraine. In July 2022, he spoke in the hospital to the servicemen of the National Guard. In January, Ukraine imposed sanctions against him.

Anastasia Larina