Scholarship Awarded 2002
Natalia Grushko – Mezzo-Soprano
Born in Yaransk, Natalia graduated from the college of arts in Kirov as a conductor of chorus.
She later graduated from the Nizhny Novgorod Conservatory (vocal department) in 2001 and worked as a soloist in the philharmonia of Nizhny Novgorod. In 2002 she was admitted to the Mariinsky Young Singers’ Academy.
Natalia’s awards include the Diploma in Balakirev vocal competition in Nizhny Novgorod, 2nd prize at the international vocal competition Belle Voce in Moscow and 3rd prize at the international vocal competition in Vladikavkaz.
