About the artist
Viktor Saltykov is a Russian pop singer who first gained fame in the Soviet Union as the frontman of the rock band Elektroklub in the 1980s, before establishing a long solo career that continued through the post-Soviet decades. His voice and stage presence made him one of the recognizable figures of Soviet-era pop-rock before he transitioned into a broader, softer pop sound as a solo artist.
Saltykov's solo work moved away from the harder rock edges of his earlier band days toward melodic, sentimental Russian pop, with songs such as «Белая ночь» reflecting the lush, romantic ballad style popular in the genre. His music appeals to a generation that grew up with Soviet and early post-Soviet pop culture, and he remains an active performer decades into his career.
While detailed biographical specifics are limited here, Saltykov's enduring presence in Russian pop music reflects a career built on consistency and nostalgia, with newer material like «Давайте созвонимся» showing he has continued releasing music well into the streaming era.