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Yuri Yulianovich Shevchuk (Russian: Юрий Юлианович Шевчук; born 16 May 1957) is a Soviet and Russian rock musician and singer/songwriter who leads the rock band DDT, which he founded with Vladimir Sigachyov in 1980.
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He is best known for his distinctive gravelly voice. His lyrics detail aspects of Russian life with a wry, humanistic sense of humor. He is also famous for opposing pop music culture (especially playback performances) for many years. He is often accredited with being the greatest songwriter in present-day Russia.
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Iouri Chevtchouk · Juri Julianowitsch Schewtschuk · Juri Schewtschuk · Yuri Shevchuk · Ю. Шевчук · Юрий Юлианович Шевчук
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- russian rock
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- MusicBrainz
- 22931d21-1b3a-4c44-bc72-a52e35685ecd
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- 0000000374214135
- IPI
- 00215460791
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 12 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.