Ivan Kupala () is a Russian music band from Saint Petersburg comprising Denis Fyodorov, Alexei Rumyantsev and Alexei Ivanov. The group mixes traditional Russian folk songs with electronic sounds, producing a unique blend of world music. The band is named for the traditional Slavic holiday.
Their debut album Kostroma (named after East Slavic fertility goddess) was highly praised by critics. In 1999 and 2000, "Ivan Kupala" won "Ovation" awards as "Folk group of the Year". The title track "Zdorovo, Kostroma" was used in 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.Ольга Граф, завоевавшая для России первую медаль, когда-то сделала в Костроме первую татуировку. In Russian
The band has made a cultural impact reinventing an authentic Russian folklore. Some Russian critics noted that the success of "Buranovskiye Babushki" on Eurovision 2012 was anticipated by "Ivan Kupala".
The group was disbanded in 2017.
Discography Albums 1999 – Кострома / Kostroma 2002 – Радио Награ / Radio NagraРадио Награ // zvuki.ru 2012 – Родина / RodinaВечерний Ургант — Иван Купала — Первый канал — 23 мая 2012
Singles 2008 – Родина / Rodina 2011 – Старый / Staryi
Compilations 2000 – Здорово, Кострома / Zdorovo, Kostroma (remixes) 2003 – Лучшие песни 96-03 / Best Songs 96-03
Videos Кострома / Kostroma Молодость / Molodost' Ящер / Yashcher Пчёлы-2 / Pchyoly-2 Live in Korsakov, Sakhalin, Russia. 2004, DVD5, 28 minutes
Awards Golden Gramophone (2000)Иван Купала — Русское Радио
References
External links Official site