Roots

They got on TV. 16 participants were selected from thousands of applicants from all over Russia. 11 weeks they spent in the same house. 7 days a week and 24-hour television cameras were watching them turn into a star. Now they know millions. The winner of this project was a group of "Roots". The "Factory" won the second place, well, and the third place went to Misha Grebenshchikov.

The group "Roots" include: Pavel Artemev, Alexei Kabanov, Alexander and Alexander Berdnikov Astashenok.

Pavel Artemev - soloist team. Born February 28 in Olomouc (Czech Republic). Higher Education in Paul unfinished, he studied at the Institute of Asia and Africa, and the Conservatory, Mr.. Como (Office of Milan Conservatoire. Giuseppe Verdi). In music preference U2, Bjork, Tori Amos and the German electronic music.

Alexander Astashenok - was born in Orenburg, November 8, 1981. He graduated from the Orenburg College, majoring in - accountant-economist. The most memorable event in the life of Alexander - is the formation of 'Roots' and work with Igor Matvienko. She likes to play guitar and listen to bands such as 'Skorpions', 'Gorky Park', 'Bon Jovi'.

Alexei Kabanov - Born April 5, 1983 in Moscow. He graduated from the vocal department of the Moscow College of Improvised Music. She likes Prodigy, Scooter, Kosheen, 'Signification glitches'. His dream - to visit in Paris - was filled in April, when Alex in the group 'roots' trip to the festival 'Eurobest' in France.

Alexander Berdnikov - March 21, 1981 in Ashgabat. He graduated from graduated from the Faculty of pop GITIS. The most memorable event in his life thinks concert 'Star Factory' in 'Olympic'. The most cherished dream for Alexander - to become a very popular professional artist.