Pjotr Leschenko

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Pyotr Konstantinovich Leshchenko (Russian: Пётр Константинович Лещенко; 14 June 1898 - 16 July 1954), a Russian singer, universally considered "the King of Russian Tango" and specifically known for his rendition of Serdtse—the most famous tango song not in the Spanish language—was born a citizen of the Russian Empire in Isaeva (now part of Ukraine) into a poor and illiterate peasant family. During the First World War, his mother and stepfather moved to Kishinev (now part of Moldavia) which was later annexed by Romania. As a result Leshchenko has been claimed as a national by Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Romania. He sang almost exclusively in the Russian language. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

top songs

albums

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1931-1937 - Gloomy Sunday

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1934-1937 - Everything That Was

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1935: Tangos, Foxtrots & Romances

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1935 Tangos, Foxtrots & Romances

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Gipsy Songs & other Passions

Pjotr Leschenko: Greatest Hits

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1931 - Gipsy Sons & Other Passions

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Old World Tangos Vol. 1 - Echoes from Afar

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Echoes From Afar

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Tangos, Foxtrots & Romances 1935

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1935 - Tangos, Foxtrots & Romances

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Gloomy Sunday

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