Lyudmila G. was born June 10, 1929, the son of ordinary workers. Studied in a regular school, and in time of war worked as a turner at the factory to them. Sergo Ordzhonikidze.
Lyudmila G. never sought fame, rather the opposite - has always been among the people and their surrounding their care and assistance. After the plant she got a nurse in one of Moscow's military hospitals, and later worked as a seamstress in the Hospital. Kashchenko.
It was only 2 years after the Great Patriotic War Ludmila opened himself as a singer, participated in the contest of young performers. Her voice conquered the jury and the singer took part of the State Russian Folk Choir. Pyatnitskiy. Since then, and began her career artist.
Participation in the choir learned a lot Lyudilu Zykina, but unfortunately, it was not long. In 1949, she performed in the chorus of folk songs, and in 1960 took the stage solo.
In their songs, Lyudmila G. sang about patriotism, country and war. Her voice sounded throughout the Russian land - the Urals, Siberia, the Far East and the North Pole admired the talent of the young singer. Nobody remained indifferent to the text and the manner of execution.
Lyudmila enjoyed by singing songs and decided to link their lives with music. She graduated from the Music School. Ippolitov-Ivanov in 1969, and in 1977 - a music institute. Gnessin. But a wealth of experience on stage and the knowledge gained from leading experts, were not allowed to wear this Lyudmila Zykina luggage wasted. She began teaching at the Institute of Culture and share their experience with new and talented performers.
Lyudmila Zykina is the founder and head of the new Russian folk ensemble "Russia", where she worked until the last days of his life. She gave herself entirely to art and music and found inspiration in the eyes of the public.
On the day of his eightieth birthday, Lyudmila G. was awarded the Order of 1st degree "For Service to the Fatherland." Unfortunately, the joy was short-lived, July 1, 2009 Lyudmila Zykina passed away due to heart failure. but her songs continue to be heard and are loved.