Игорь Крутой is a Soviet, Ukrainian, and Russian pop composer, producer, pianist, and singer, born on July 29, 1954. He is a People's Artist of the Russian Federation and Ukraine, and a laureate of the Lenin Komsomol Prize. Крутой is known for his melodic compositions, which have been performed by such stars as Алла Пугачёва , Лара Фабиан , and Димаш Кудайберген . His famous works include songs for the "Новая волна" and "Песня года" competitions. Игорь Крутой made a significant contribution to the development of Russian pop music, remaining one of the genre's key figures.

• Genres: Русская эстрада
• Country: Russia, USSR, Ukraine
• Language: Russian
• Official website: www.igorkrutoy.com