Oleksiy Kuznetsov ( uk, Олексій Кузнєцов) (born 28 May 1991 in
Makiivka,
Donetsk Oblast
The Donetsk Oblast ( ukr, Донецька область, Donetska oblast, ), also referred to as Donechchyna ( ukr, Донеччина, links=no), is an oblast of eastern Ukraine. It is Ukraine's most populous province, with around 4.1 mill ...
,
Ukraine) is the winner of the first season (2009–2010) of the Ukrainian ''
X Factor''. He competed in the Under 25 category and was mentored by judge Yolka. He won ₴2 million in cash prizes, as well as a musical contract with
Sony Music Russia, a division of
Sony Music Entertainment.
His name is alternatively translated Olexiy, Alexey, Alexei and last name Kuznecov. He studied music at the Donetsk Musical College, an academic school of singing, specializing in vocals. He also worked in the Donetsk National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. He is also a sportsman and boxer.
Miss Magazine: Алексей Кузнецов: "Я пою с 3 лет, и с каждым годом это только набирает обороты"
References
External links
Page on Ukrainian X Factor site
The X Factor winners
People from Makiivka
1991 births
Living people
21st-century Ukrainian male singers
Musicians from Donetsk Oblast
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