June, 29, 2007
t.A.T.u. recently attended FHM party In Moscow
June, 29, 2007
TV version of ZD Music Festival, that took place last Sunday, will be shown at Rossiya Channel / Russia. The time will be announced additionally.
ZD photos of t.A.T.u. are uploaded here and here
June, 27, 2007
Dear fans... While reading t.A.T.u. forum I sometimes fly high in the sky and happy, sometimes die from anger, sometimes I’m melted with your moving posts, sometimes I roll on the floor under the table, sometimes freeze from stupidness and hypocrisy. Probably, this mix of feeling is familiar to everyone who cares about t.A.T.u. and wanders in the forum. So many things have been accumulated within me - they’re boling. I want to answer compliments, your misunderstandings, comment like "at the beginning it was t.A.T.u., and now it’s total fucking shit". All in all, People, I just want to honestly share my thoughts with you and read back yours.
Forum is not meant for insider’s participation, but blog is a whole different thing.
Next time let’s talk about the working title of the future album - Waste Management.
Yours,
Insider
June, 27, 2007
We continue exclusive interview series with key people involved in Finding t.A.T.u. movie. Please, meet Shantel Van Santen, an actres who plays Janie, the second lead character.

You need to see Shantel’s passion in her deep blue-green eyes to understand why Diane Crittenden, a Hollywood casting director, who casted many great movies (Pretty Woman included), asked her to audition for new Joffe’s film.
Interview
June, 27, 2007
Guys,
we did not expect so huge number of users just after BLOG opening.
Our servers are extremely overloaded.
Everything will be fixed by tomorrow noon Moscow time.
Thank you for your attention to our new service and sorry for inconvenience.
t.A.T.u. technical team
June, 26, 2007
All right, people.
Minutes are left before blog service at tatu.ru announced couple of months ago is launched. It will be working in a testing mode for some time.
We - t.A.T.u. team – will also have our blog – just like you. Besides, Lena and Yulya’s personal blogs will be transferred there.
T.h.a.n.k. y.o.u. to all official forum members, who took their time testing our blog-service. We improved it a lot due to your feedback.
So, 3, 2, 1…GO!
June, 25, 2007
Well, my dears! First, I’m so glad that most of you liked our new song. Of course it will sound a little bit different after rehearsals and on the album. I was on edge when I sang it in Luzhniki. Performing a song for the first time! And second, it’s probably my favorite song already. When I played it for my Mom, she cried. It’s so moving… I think many of you will feel it “through” and understand it. By the way, there is an English version of “Ne Zhaley”. It will be included in the album, but won’t be a single.
Kisses!
June, 25, 2007
About an hour ago everybody, who was at Luzhniki open-air, heard new t.A.T.u.
song translated as Don't Regret. So far the song is only in Russian. Still, here
are the lyrics.
Ne Zhaley Don't Regret
Ti ne zhaley Don't Regret
Vse ne naprasno Nothing is vain
Litsa ludey The people's faces
Tayut i gasnut Melt away and fade off
Mi s toboy molchim You and me, we're silent
Ti i ya vdvoyom You and me, the both of us
Dalshe ne hotim We don't want to go on
Bolshe ne poyom We don't sing anymore
Veter v volosah The wind in hair
Nash prostivshiy sled Is our vanishing trace
Slezi na glazah Tears in the eyes
Nas tam bolshe net There's no longer us
Mi s toboy molchim You and me, we're silent
Ti i ya vdvoyom You and me, the both of us
Dalshe ne hotim We don't want to go on
Bolshe ne poyom We don't sing anymore
Bolshe ne poyom We don't sing anymore
Broshenniy kuplet The forsaken verse
Ti i ya vdvoyom You and me, the both of us,
Nas tam bolshe net We're no longer there
Ne vozvratit’ It's impossible to return
Nashih biletov out tickets
Ne poluchit’ It's impossible to recieve
Chestnih otvetov Honest answers
June, 22, 2007
Worries of Zvukovya Dorozhka regarding new Yulia’s pregnancy were chased away by Yulia herself.
Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova, who acted as fearless Joannas d'Arc at the recent Moscow Gay Pride, will show up again for the first time after those events. Their unique set is going to become the culmination of this summer’s main gig – an open air festival Zvukovaya Dorozhka.
Worries of Zvukovya regarding new Julia’s pregnancy were chased away by Julia herself.
“First of all”, she said, “It’s not the first time and I know how to handle it. Secondly, the third month is not a critical time. I’m in a great and adequate shape and I’m intended to perform at least until October. And last thing, there’s nothing to worry about. You know this song, “I’m pregnant, but it’s temporarily”. Ha-ha…”
Meanwhile the freedom and love parade from t.A.T.u. at our festival will be included in the footage of the new American-Russian movie Finding t.A.T.u.. A full length music drama for youth based on Alexey Mitrofanov’s novel "Tatu Come Back" with the budget of $12 mln will culminate in a huge t.A.T.u. gig, where after all troubles and hardships two young girls – Janie and Lana - will finally find their simple human happiness... That’s why everyone, who happen to be on the spot at Luzhniki on that very day, could get into history of world cinematography.
Besides the movie, t.A.T.u. are fully occupied recording their third album at the studio in Los Angeles, and the music industry is looking forward to the new material from the scandalous band. It’s possible that a new song Ne Zhaley (Don’t Regret) is going to be performed at the festival. Taking into account this very special t.A.T.u. sound, the album itself promises to be less depressive than Ludi Invalidy and more dance style. Valery Polienko and Sergey Galoyan, the authors of the most smashing t.A.T.u. hits Ya Soshla S Uma (All The Things She Said) and Nas Ne Dogonyat (Not Gonna Get Us). are involved in the production - which promises the LP to go huge.
Of course, the typical t.A.T.u. metaphoric lyrics will stay and continue Ludi Invalidi logic. The new album will be called Upravleniye Otbrosami (Waste Management). Dumb people, who‘ve never got t.A.T.u. lyrics, won’t probably get them this time. And it may happen that some will rush to the courts again. But those who know what it is all about, are guaranteed the ass-kicking thrill.
June, 22
t.A.T.u. are the headliners of the Planet of Music Festival in Kazakhstan organized by The Coca-Cola Company.
In July the band plays six concerts in the main Kazakhstan cities:
July, 12 - Astana
July, 13 - Almaty
July, 19 - Ust Kamenogorsk
July, 20 - Shymkent
July, 26 - Aktobe
July, 27 - Qaraghandy
June, 21, 2007
t.A.T.u. is creating thier third album in the studios of Los Angels and the public is seeing with much illusion the new material of this scandalous group. It is possible that the new song Ne Zhaley (Don't Regret- You are not sorry) is sung in the festival Zvukovya Dorozhka that will take place 24-6-07. The album will continue having the special sound of T.A.T.U, They promise that it will be less depressive than Ludy Invalidy (Dangerous And Moving) and will be upbeat like dance. Valery Polienko and Sergio Galoyan are involved in the album. They are the authors of most powerful of the Tatu-hits like Already Ya Soshla S Uma (All The Things She Said) and Nas Ne Dogonyat (Not Gonna Get U.S.). They promise that the album will be a hit. Of course, the typical metaforic lyrics of T.A.T.U will be conserved and will follow the subject of Ludi Invalidi (Dangerous And Moving). The new album will be titled Upravlenie Otbrosami (Waste Management).
- The name of t.A.T.u.'s third studio album will be "Upravlenie Otbrosam" or "Waste Management".
- We are not sure whether this will also be the title of the English Album.
- t.A.T.u. plan to sing one new track named "Ne Zhaley" or "No Regrets" at the ZD festival in Moscow.
- Sergio Goloyan IS working with t.A.T.u. on "Waste Management"
- Valery Polienko IS working with t.A.T.u. on "Waste Management"
- "Waste Management" promises to be a continuation of the Lyudi Invalidy storyline.
- "Waste Management" will be less more of a Dance/Electronica album rather than Pop/Rock like D&M.
- Yulia plans to work and perform until October on both the album "Waste Management" and the movie "Finding t.A.T.u."
Sergio Galoyan
June, 20, 2007
This week Channel One / Russia started airing its own promotional video-ad
based on t.A.T.u. song "Nas Ne Dogonyat". Soon this video will be available
at tatu.ru. A new gallery from ZIL manufactoring plant, where the video was
shot, is now uploaded here .
June, 18, 2007
June, 24 t.A.T.u. are the headliners of Zvukovaya Dorozhka Music
Festival at Luzhniki Arena
/ Moscow. Starts: 4 PM
t.A.T.u. set: 10 PM
Entrance: Free
June, 18, 2007
Hi everybody! Here are answers to some of your questions, guys!
About the new album: Will there be an English AND Russian Version of the album – as it was before?
Yes, there’ll be both Russian and English versions. The songs will be a bit different. By the way, some translations of song lyrics will differ a little from originals in their meaning. But this is the way it’s getting together.
When you share a bed how do you choose parts and who wakes up earlier?
It depends… Generally, I sleep on the left, and Yulia - on the right. And who wakes up earlier – it’s different every time. But Yulia wakes earlier more often because she spends much time doing her hair. And meanwhile I have time to lie in!
There’s a lot of gay people among your fans. You helped many people in the world to realize who they are. What would you advise intimidated homosexual teenagers, whose parents hate and offend gays?
Just not to be afraid and to live how they think they should. Because it is their life and nobody, even parents, has a right to interfere in love relationship. It’s not always correct what mothers and fathers tell us. They judge from their point of view, and it is necessary to have your own experience and to make - or not to make - your own mistakes in life. Maybe then it’s possible to understand something: What is right or wrong, what is necessary and not necessary.
What single word would you choose to describe your fans?
Super.
Will you play or write music in the new album?
So far we played or wrote nothing – we like the material that our songwriters offer.
When will you finally stop making fun of us and make a new video and release a new single?
First, nobody makes fun of you, and second, there’ll be a new video soon. Have some patience!
Lena, if you had a daughter, what name would you choose for her?
I haven’t thought of it. I’ll have a look at a religious calendar and choose among names close to baby’s birth date.
What do you think of the song "Simple motions "? Why did you decide not to release English version of this song?
Good song. It’s such a cool Volkova’s scream: "Ya prodolzhayu!!!!" But this song was ready kind of “between albums” and was promoted as single in Russian – and there was no place for the English version at that moment. Although it exists.
Does Fan Art interest you? Do you look through the pictures devoted to you, watch video and read fan-fiction?
Certainly! Many things are forwarded to us. And sometimes I see things here, at our site - when Tolik is at home, as he knows what people do with computers
Lena, I read that for t.A.T.u. casting you sang a song in Spanish. What song was it? And if it is not true, would you like to sing in Spanish and do you like this language?
No, it’s not true. I sang in English, it was Roxette’s "It must have been love ". But I really like Spanish language and actually plan to learn Spanish and French in the future.
Popularity is not only about taking pictures and looking pretty on stage, but also a way to get a message to people and make them think. We´ve all seen big artists using their popularity for a good cause. Bon Jovi helped building houses for the Katrina victims. Shakira helped poor children in her country etc. Are you planning to use your popularity to help a good cause?
I do some things not as a popular artist, but as Lena Katina, unknown to many. I don’t want my little charity things I do to be covered by media because in Russia most people consider it artist’s PR in a bad sense of this word – everybody, look, how good I am… It’s a little bit differently accepted abroad. Besides, in the West if an artist takes part in charity projects, he or she can be sure that money will be got to the right destination. In Russia it’s very difficult to track this.. Therefore I prefer not to send money, but to get some toys and go to orphanage or hospital… And I don’t believe when they say, "We need money!" I believe when they say, "We need shoes of this size, this many pampers, or crawlers, irons, medicine…"
Do you know the approximate date of new album’s release?
We don’t know yet. All information will be on the official site.
Will you return to American TV?
We’ll try to.
What happened with "Truth” DVD? It was never released.
It’s actually ready, but because of legal issues with our former record-label, which we hadn’t expect, we couldn’t release it. But…. (drumming)… soon “Truth” will be exclusively available at shop.taty.ru.. More information will be posted here, at the official site.
What is your new record label?
We’re in the process of negotiations. To sign a new contract with a record label, it’s first necessary to record an album. And the album is almost ready.
Girls, honestly, don’t we bother you too much?:)
No, not too much Oh, and it will be just great if nobody calls at 4 AM pretending to be several different people!
What do you think of an environment protection?
I think it’s a very good thing. We have only one planet! I personally try at least not to throw trash right out of the window - like some people do.
Lena, what do you think of the news that Yulia’s waiting for a baby?
Well, what can I think?! What would you think of happiness of your dear, close person that you really love? I am so glad for Yulka! Children are a holy thing. So – be happy together with us!
Kiss you,
Lena
June, 17, 2007
The piece of Hollywood moved today to Yaroslavl'. American director, Hollywood star, 200 members of film crew, thealmost 50 trucks of technology and multimillion budget - are everything this on the country road not far from Dievo fortification Settlement. With this spread in Yaroslavl' began to be removed the film "in the searches To tatu". In the role of the provincial worshipper of "tatushek" American actress misha Barton, her mother - Alika Of smekhova. The first surveying day of new film it observed NatalieNikitin.In the film,which has a budget of $12 million, Barton will play
a Russian girl called Lana, from the provincial city of Yaroslavl, who
befriends a lonely American girl living in Moscow, played by Danielle
Panabaker. The two girls bond over their shared love for pop duo
t.A.T.u. Both members of t.A.T.u., Yulia Volkova and Elena Katina,
will appear in the film, playing themselves, and will contribute at
leastone new song to the soundtrack."Neither Yulka [Volkova] nor I
have ever taken part in big films, so why not?" the t.A.T.u. singer
Katina said in a telephone interview on Wednesday. "To be honest,
I haven't thought about how it will affect our popularity. It's just
interesting to do something new. "The film is being produced by
Ramco, a Russian-American production company founded by
Minkovski and Konov in 2002. Its previous films include the
2005 drama "Silent Partner," starring Tara Reid. Its latest
production, "Captivity," a hostage drama set in New York but
filmed in Moscow, and also directed by Joffe, will hit 2,500
screens in the United States in July, Minkovski said. The release date
of "Finding t.A.T.u" is unknown, Minkovski said, adding that it
could realistically open 18 months from now. Katina of t.A.T.u. said
that she is currently reading the film's screenplay in preparation for
her role. "It's completely different from the book, but it seems quite
good," she said. She described Mitrofanov's book as "full of life,"
although she said that she prefers classic literature.The singer
confirmed that t.A.T.u. will appear in the film, playing
themselves, although Volkova is currently pregnant. The duo is
scheduled to spend two or three weeks shooting their scenes, starting
at the end of this month, she said. The book aimed to show the lives
of teenagers born at the end of or after the fall of the Soviet regime, the
politician said. "It's a different generation that thinks in a new way."
The book's plot hinges around t.A.T.u. because "all their songs are
about freedom," Mitrofanov said. "People talk about t.A.T.u. being
so depraved, but that is a form of natural self-defense from those
who want everyone to toe the line."
Download Video: Filming Starts Of New Movie 2007
June, 13
Well... Margo found home. It's so sad to give these puppies away... But nothing can be done... We have two more - flat-coated and fluffy. On Saturday, while we washed them and took to vet for injections, I was pissed all over! Cool! Little ones are so small and defenceless... I brought them back to dacha - to their mom.They missed her very much. Bye guys! I'm still waiting for your letters! Lena
P.S. Me and Julia answered some of your questions. The answers are in the next entry!!!!! ***The first puppy was taken by Diana.She left the name given to a
puppy by Lena
- Margo. Margo is doing ok.