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Alina Kosova | |
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 Liza performing in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Алина Косова Alina Kosova |
| Also known as | Лера |
| Born | January 23, 2001 |
| Genres | indie rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboard and ukulele |
| Years active | 2017 - present |
| Labels | Cosacakayan Modern Music Group |
| Associated acts | Reeztochka |
Alina Kosova (Russian: Алина Косова) known professionally as Лера (born 23 January 2001)
Early life
Alina Kosova was born on 23 January 2001 to Alyona, a doctor, and Alexander, a construction worker. Alina loved everything to do with singing and music as a young child, so at the age of four her parents tried to send her to Osti Royal Academy of the Arts. However her parents withdrew her from the musical school because as a child, she suffered from a speech impediment and consequently experienced bullying and constantly made fun of by her classmates. In was only at the age of 14, that she was finally able to overcome her stutter - with the help of psychologists and the support of her parents.
Career
2018: Start of career
2019 - 2021: rise in popularity
Alina's big break came on 25 June 2019, when she released the song Влюбился в другую (Fell in Love with an another) on social media