Main points
- After the Russian invasion began, Vladislav Kurasov supported Ukraine and covered the war on his Instagram.
- He currently lives abroad and is likely working for the talent agency GL Berg Entertainment Agency.
Vladyslav Kurasov / Collage of Channel 24
Vladislav Kurasov is a Ukrainian singer originally from Belarus. He was born on March 13, 1995 in the city of Brest.
- 1 What is known about the life of Vladislav Kurasov?
- 2 Participation in “X-Factor” and singing career
- 3 Where is Kurasov now and what does he do?
Currently, nothing is heard about the star of the talent show “X-Factor”, he has disappeared from the information space. What is known about Kurasov, where he is now and what he does – read on the website of Channel 24 .
What is known about the life of Vladislav Kurasov?
In 2006, Vladislav Kurasov's family moved to the Russian city of Krasnodar. He studied at the Krasnodar Interschool Aesthetic Center (pop vocals and piano), and also entered the Creative Association “Premier”. The boy graduated from both institutions with honors.
As a child, Vladislav took part in many competitions. In 2007, he created a band based on the recording studio “MUZ”, which later ceased to exist. At the age of 11, he tried his hand at the Russian talent show “Minuta Slavy”, which was broadcast on Channel One. The guy performed the song Blue suede shoes by Elvis Presley.
Vladislav Kurasov on the show “Minute of Glory” / Screenshot from the video
Participation in “X-Factor” and singing career
In 2011, Kurasov became a participant in the Ukrainian talent show “X-Factor”. At the casting, he performed the song My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion. The singer's mentor was Igor Kondratyuk. In the end, Vladislav took 3rd place in the final.
Vladislav Kurasov at the “X-Factor” casting: watch the video online
After “X-Factor”, Kurasov became the winner of the show “Star Ring”. He received half a million hryvnias to record a song and shoot a video. Later, the singer came to the project “The Voice of Kazakhstan”. At the “Blind Auditions” stage, he sang the track Paparazzi by Lady Gaga.
Vladislav Kurasov – Paparazzi: watch the video online
Vladislav managed to turn the chairs of three coaches around. He got into Eva Becher's team and reached the live broadcasts. The singer left the project in the fourth week.
Kurasov competed for the right to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2016 with the song I'm Insane. Vladislav became a semi-finalist. Jamala went to the song contest in Stockholm, and eventually won.
Vladislav Kurasov – I'm Insane: watch the video online
Vladislav's debut album is called “Otraženie”, it was released in 2016 and consists of 13 songs. In 2017, the singer decided to try his hand again in the National Selection for Eurovision, but this time from Belarus. Kurasov performed with the composition Follow the Play and became a finalist.
Where is Kurasov now and what is he doing?
After the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Vladislav Kurasov supported Ukraine and condemned Vladimir Putin's regime. He covered the war on his Instagram.
On his 30th birthday, March 13, 2025, Kurasov wished for the war in Ukraine to end. “I wish that by the time I turn 31, Ukraine will be free,” the singer wrote.
Vladislav currently lives abroad. The guy's latest posts on Instagram are in English and Ukrainian. He probably works for the talent agency GL Berg Entertainment Agency.