He was known as "Mr. Trololo": here's what the grave of the Soviet pop singer Mikhail Krug looks like.

Eduard Khil is a name well-known to several generations. He was a popular Soviet pop singer with a powerful baritone, as well as an internet star famous for the legendary "Trololo." However, in 2012, he suffered a stroke that left him in a coma.

His voice became a viral meme in the digital age in 2010. "Telegraf" decided to find out what the artist's grave looks like.

Career and Popularity in Ukraine

Eduard Khil was born on September 4, 1934, in Smolensk. He studied at the Leningrad Conservatory, where he mastered vocal artistry, and in the 1960s, he gained fame as a performer of Soviet pop songs. His singing style was characterized by a powerful voice, expressive diction, and artistic charisma.

Khil performed songs that became true hits: "Lesoruby," "Song about a Friend," "Blue Handkerchief," and others. He was also well-known and loved in Ukraine, as his repertoire included many works popular throughout the post-Soviet space. He toured various Ukrainian cities multiple times, appeared on television, and his recordings could be heard in many households.

Second Wave of Popularity

In 2010, the world rediscovered Eduard Khil. A video of his 1976 performance, where he sang the vocalization "I am very glad, for I am finally returning home," went viral on the internet. Due to the lack of lyrics and his distinctive singing style, the clip quickly earned the humorous title "Trololo," and Khil became known as "Mr. Trololo."

The song turned into an internet meme, and the singer became a cult figure among the youth. He began to be invited to television shows and interviewed, and this new wave of popularity brought him recognition far beyond the former USSR.

Final Years and Death

Despite his age, Eduard Khil continued to perform and enjoy his newfound popularity. However, in 2012, he suffered a stroke that left him in a coma. On June 4, 2012, without regaining consciousness, the singer passed away in St. Petersburg at the age of 77.

Eduard Khil is buried at the Smolensk Cemetery in St. Petersburg. His grave features a bust of the artist and his signature gesture—his right hand on his chest.

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