Elena Temnikova

Her breakthrough came as a founding member of the girl group Serebro (Russian for "Silver"), which she joined in ~~2006~~ 2007 alongside Olga Seryabkina and Marina Lizorkina. The trio represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Song #1", securing third place and catapulting them to international fame. Serebro released chart-topping hits like "Dyshi" ~~and "Opium"~~ and "Mama Lover", earning multiple ~~Premiya Muz-TV Awards~~ awards and solidifying their status as one of Russia's most successful pop acts.

After departing from Serebro in May 2014 ~~due to pregnancy~~ citing health concerns following her pregnancy, Temnikova embarked on a solo career, blending electronic pop, deep house, and urban R&B influences. Her debut solo single, "Наверно" (featuring Natan), peaked at #7 on Russian charts, while subsequent releases like "Where You Wanna Be" (a 2020 collaboration with Dutch DJ R3HAB) ~~and "Podsypal"~~ showcased her versatility. She founded her own label, TEMNIKOVA, to oversee her creative output, releasing ~~EPs such as TEMNIKOVA I (2016) and albums like Temnikova 4 (2019)~~ studio albums including TEMNIKOVA I (2016), TEMNIKOVA II (2017), TEMNIKOVA III: Не модные (2018), TEMNIKOVA 4 (2019), and TEMNIKOVA 5: Paris (2021).

Her music often explores themes of love, independence, and urban life, earning her a reputation as a trendsetter in Russia's electronic music scene. ~~Beyond music, she has ventured into acting, appearing in films like Guardians (2017) and Gusar (2020), and hosting television programs such as Vecherniy Urgant.~~ Beyond music, she appeared in the 2017 superhero film Guardians and has been recognized with awards including Digital Artist of the Year at the ZHARA Awards (2020) and multiple VK Awards.

Temnikova's personal life has also garnered media attention. She married businessman Dmitry Sergeev in 2014 ~~, and they have a daughter, Aleksandra, born in 2015~~ in a secret ceremony in the Maldives, and their daughter Aleksandra was born on March 27, 2015. She was previously married to Star Factory contestant Alexei Semyonov from ~~2004 to 2008~~ 2004, with the couple separating in 2006 but not officially divorcing until 2010. ~~Standing at 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches), she has been recognized for her style and presence, including being named Russia's Most Sexy Female by Maxim magazine in 2014.

With an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million, derived from music sales, television work, and fashion endeavors,~~ Temnikova remains a prominent figure in Russian entertainment, celebrated for her artistic evolution and entrepreneurial spirit and has established business ventures including TEMNIKOVA Media Intelligence Lab and TEMNIKOVA.SHOP.