Раймонд Паулс is a Soviet and Latvian composer, conductor, and pianist, born January 12, 1936, in Latvia. Working in pop, jazz, and world classical genres, he became a People's Artist of the USSR and a laureate of the Lenin Komsomol Prize. Раймонд Паулс is known for his collaborations with artists such as Алла Пугачёва , for whom he wrote numerous hits, including "Миллион алых роз" In addition to his musical career, he served as Latvia's Minister of Culture. His contributions to the development of Soviet and Latvian music made him a key figure in the history of the genre.

• Genres: Поп, Джаз, Мировая классика
• Country: Latvia
• Language: Latvian, Russian, English, Malay