Поднебесная (Podnebesnaya)

This is one of the most joyful series from the project: an abundance of videos from concerts immerses in an atmosphere of stunning success and national pride, as many love t.A.T.u. for the fact that these two girls gave Russians the gift of opportunity to experience these already almost forgotten feelings

Vitaly Mansky so commented this series as follows:

"This is how the riddle of t.A.T.u. ends - they know how to turn everything on its head. As a result, what was meant to be an introduction, a fairytale about conquering the world with the first album, eventually turned into an afterward, as no one ever expressed any new words. The new album did not happen as it should have, and that is why we remind you in the epilogue about our compatriots joyful success on the world stage. The have sold 7 MILLION COPIES of their CD! They received 15 platinum and 20 gold discs in different countries, including those which no Russian artist has ever stepped into."

The 11th was the presentation of the "Podnebesnaya" compilation CD, which included one track from t.A.T.u., one track from Ivan Demyan, and 1- tracks from new artists unknown to anyone. They are those winners which success and recognition awaits. During these three months thousands of people sent in their work to Podnebesnaya and only these 10 lucky ones attracted the attention of the leaders of Neformat...A variety of interesting characters were seen at the presentation: Arthur Gasparyan, Eduard Limonov, Vitaly Mansky, Police of Morals, Ivan Demyan...only t.A.T.u. were not there.

March 12th - Vitaliy shared with us his impressions from the first (and only) visit into Podnebesnaya as a guest and not as the the project director:

"I heard the album on a CD and and it made a much better impression on me rather than how I heard at Podnebesnaya along with a large group of guests. This new creation form Neformat has no chance to get at least one-hundredth of the recognition that t.A.T.u.'s first album received worldwide."

Well, it seems that is it...The project has ended. Has it?

Manskiy: "I would make a point with this phrase: If you speak about the future for the participants of t.A.T.u., than I, as before, am ready to suggest all possible and impossible options - From the fact that in a month, having understood everything, they will return to the bosom of Neformat to them leaving for a monastery or flying to Mars. Another producer can also warm up to them. But, they will sing this first album. They will not have a second one. Never. For the second album we don't mean a disc with a certain set of songs, we mean success! Without Shapovalov they will not be able to repeat this success. It is pointless for another producer to invest in them...t.A.T.u. has grown up. Of course, it is possible to think up something new, but what is the point of coming up with something new for "children which are not your own"?

Could there be any special editions of t.A.T.u. in Podnebesnaya?

Manskiy: "It's possible. It is necessary to put some points the way life will set them. So if the girls sue Ivan and will take the brand from him than I admit that it will be filmed and shown. The project needs some kinda of finale."

And for us it is necessary to thank everyone who worked with us on the internet support for t.A.T.u. in Podnebesnaya:

1. Julia Volkova and Lena Katina, for existing.

2. Vitaliy Manskiy, director of t.A.T.u. in Podnebesnaya, for the constant help in preparation of announcements for new episodes, for his patience, timely commentary, and his progressive attitude towards the internet. Thank you, Vitaliy!

3. Ivan Shapovalov, the creator of t.A.T.u. in Podnebesnaya, director of Neformat, for believing that there is not such thing as death. And if there is no past, then perhaps there is a future?

4. Artemy Troitsky, music critic, television host, and teacher, for his benevolent attention and interesting and relevant remarks.

5. Anna Sidorenko, the Rambler company, for workdays which were as fun as holidays. For team spirit and the pleasure of working in a team.

​6. Alexsander Tityanko, Neformat, for the love and affection. For the unique ability and courage to cover all those who needed it with his fragile back.

7. Tatyana Shavrova, STS channel, for broadcasting all the advertisements for the show.

8. Olga Pozdnyakova, STS television channel, for the fact that the site has no embarrassing texts, excluding lyrics and "Stories from Podnebesnaya"

9. Sergei Ivanov, STS television channel, for regular and prompt updates of photos and for a pleasant company.

10. Elena Lopatyuk, Vertov & So company, for prompt information about what is happening in Podnebesnaya.​

11. Ivan Zasursky, the company "Rambler", just for the fact that this site appeared.

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