An archival look at the marriage of Igor Nikolaev and Natasha Koroleva reveals how a prominent 1990s couple helped shape the pop scene during the final years of the Soviet era and in the early postwar years. Nikolaev, a versatile musician and composer, reflects on the early days when both were climbing toward national recognition. The union began when Koroleva was 18, a moment of rapid rise for two young talents who saw their names linked on stage and in the media. For nearly a decade they shared life and stage, becoming a recognizable pair in music, television appearances and live performances, while keeping their personal pace and ambitions in step with a rapidly changing entertainment industry. They did not have children during that period, a detail that sometimes fed tabloid intrigue but never diminished the public sense of their joint ambition. In later years Nikolaev described the breakup as something precipitated by a breach in trust, a factor that has appeared in several memoirs and retrospectives about the couple. After the split, Koroleva returned to the spotlight with a bold, show oriented presence, while Nikolaev continued to compose and perform, expanding his portfolio across pop and related genres. The pair continued to remain in the public eye, with their ongoing careers contributing to the evolving rhythm of Russian popular music and the broader cultural conversation around celebrity relationships.
Following the divorce, Natasha Koroleva entered a new chapter with Sergei Glushko, better known as Tarzan, a dancer celebrated for his energetic stage craft. The couple welcomed a son, and Koroleva carried forward with a dynamic stage persona that resonated with fans across the country. Nikolaev moved ahead with life beside Yulia Proskuryakova, a singer and actress, and together they raised a daughter while continuing to produce music that reflected the vitality of contemporary pop culture. Over the years, both families remained in the public frame through touring, new releases and high profile appearances, helping to anchor a legacy that fans associate with a particular era of Russian pop. The stories of these families have endured in media conversations, fan forums and retrospective programs, illustrating how personal history intersects with artistic practice and public imagination in the music world.
Tarzan had previously spoken about whether Natasha Koroleva ever considered reuniting with Nikolaev after the divorce, a topic that surfaced in interviews and chat shows. Those discussions point to the way public figures’ private histories color fans perceptions, shaping conversations about loyalty, career choices and the pressures that come with long careers in entertainment. In subsequent years both Nikolaev and Koroleva continued to contribute to the culture with new songs, collaborations and performances, maintaining their status as influential voices in the pop landscape and inspiring a new generation of artists who blend storytelling with musical craft.