Hi, I’m Vasily Goncharov, better known as Vasya Oblomov. I’m a musician, artist, poet, composer, and producer who started recording my first song at 15 and quickly found a local radio audience. In 2002 I signed my first contract with a major Russian label and, with my band, released two rock albums in 2004 and 2008. I’ve spent years producing projects for the Russian and CIS market and organizing music festivals, and in 2010 I launched the Vasya Oblomov project which gained wide fame on YouTube. Since then I’ve released six studio albums that topped digital charts, written music for films and TV, acted in minor film roles, directed most of my videos, and performed around the world. My YouTube channel has hundreds of millions of views, and in 2022 I moved to the United States on an EB1 visa to continue my independent career with a large team of musicians. I’m committed to art with meaning and to telling stories that reflect our time.

Vasily Goncharov

Hi, I’m Vasily Goncharov, better known as Vasya Oblomov. I’m a musician, artist, poet, composer, and producer who started recording my first song at 15 and quickly found a local radio audience. In 2002 I signed my first contract with a major Russian label and, with my band, released two rock albums in 2004 and 2008. I’ve spent years producing projects for the Russian and CIS market and organizing music festivals, and in 2010 I launched the Vasya Oblomov project which gained wide fame on YouTube. Since then I’ve released six studio albums that topped digital charts, written music for films and TV, acted in minor film roles, directed most of my videos, and performed around the world. My YouTube channel has hundreds of millions of views, and in 2022 I moved to the United States on an EB1 visa to continue my independent career with a large team of musicians. I’m committed to art with meaning and to telling stories that reflect our time.

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Hi, I’m Vasily Goncharov, better known as Vasya Oblomov. I’m a musician, artist, poet, composer, and producer who started recording my first song at 15 and quickly found a local radio audience. In 2002 I signed my first contract with a major Russian label and, with my band, released two rock albums in 2004 and 2008. I’ve spent years producing projects for the Russian and CIS market and organizing music festivals, and in 2010 I launched the Vasya Oblomov project which gained wide fame on YouTube.

Since then I’ve released six studio albums that topped digital charts, written music for films and TV, acted in minor film roles, directed most of my videos, and performed around the world. My YouTube channel has hundreds of millions of views, and in 2022 I moved to the United States on an EB1 visa to continue my independent career with a large team of musicians. I’m committed to art with meaning and to telling stories that reflect our time.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Immigrant / Entered US on EB1 visa at Self-Employed (US)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Moved to United States in 2022 on EB1 visa for extraordinary abilities; continued independent career with a large team.
Protester / Speaker at Public Event (Winter 2011 Protest)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Performed at the winter 2011 protest rally against the regime; publicly spoke out against the Putin regime.
Artist / Creator of Vasya Oblomov project at Vasya Oblomov (self-produced project)
January 1, 2010 - Present
Created the Vasya Oblomov musical project in 2010 and gained wide fame through YouTube music videos.
Event Organizer / Booking Agent at Music Festival
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
In 2008 organized a music festival for several thousand people; responsible for booking and bringing European and British artists.
Music Producer at Record Company
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Licensed EU and US projects for the Russian and CIS market; produced music albums from scratch to release (2007-2010).
Band Member / Lead Vocalist at Band (name not specified)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Released two rock albums with the band in 2004 and 2008.
Recording Artist at Major Russian Record Label
January 1, 2002 - Present
Signed first contract with a major Russian record label in 2002 and began releasing music; early local radio popularity.

Education

Diploma of the Faculty of History at Rostov State University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Diploma of a Law Teacher at Moscow Institute for Advanced Studies
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
Summer English Course at Frances King School of English (London, UK)
June 1, 2002 - August 31, 2002
Summer English Course at Frances King School of English (London, UK)
June 1, 2003 - August 31, 2003
7 years of music school in piano class (jazz department) at Music School
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026

Qualifications

Member of Russian Authors' Society
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
BMI Membership
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Honorary Jury Member
January 1, 2013 - June 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other