Matushka (song)
| "Matushka" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Tatiana Kurtukova | ||||
| Language | Russian | |||
| Released | March 24, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Folk-pop | |||
| Length | 2:52 | |||
| Label | Gamma Music | |||
| Songwriter | Peter Andreev | |||
| Producer | Peter Andreev | |||
| Tatiana Kurtukova singles chronology | ||||
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"Matushka" (also known as "Matushka-zemlya"[1]) is a song by Russian singer Tatiana Kurtukova, released in 2022 as her debut single. The music and lyrics were written by Peter Andreev.[2] Kurtukova, who was performing under the stage name TAiNA at the time, had originally uploaded the song online in 2018 under its original title, "Pro lyubov" ("About Love").[3]
In 2024, the song gained significant popularity among listeners both in Russia and abroad.[4][5][6] It was included on the singer's EP U istoka ("At the Source").[7]
Music video
Two music videos were created for the song "Matushka". In the first, released in 2022, Kurtukova performs the song against a white background, wearing the same outfit throughout. In the 2024 version, the singer appears in traditional costumes representing the peoples of Russia, including Buryats, Kumyks, Nenets, and Russian attire.[8]
Reviews
Dinara Kafiskina of Fontanka.ru described "Matushka" as the leading patriotic hit of early 2024.[9] The newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda referred to the song as a "folk hit"[10] that "brought the nation together".[11] Ilya Voronin of Zvuk Media noted that the song largely embodies the country's current turn toward its roots.[12]
Administrative liability for singing the song in Kyiv
On January 8, 2026, in Kyiv, the Ukrainian police and the SBU identified and held three individuals administratively liable for "petty hooliganism" for singing the songs "Matushka" and "Moskva" by DJ Smash while driving through the city. A video of them performing the songs was posted online, drawing the attention of Ukrainian law enforcement.[13]
Awards
At the Victoria and Muz-TV awards, "Matushka" was recognized as the Song of the Year.[14][15]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2024–2025) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| Russia (TopHit All Media)[16] | 1 |
| Russia (TopHit Internet)[17] | 2 |
| Russia (TopHit Radio)[18] | 29 |
Monthly charts
| Chart (2024–2025) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| Russia (TopHit All Media)[19] | 1 |
| Russia (TopHit Internet)[20] | 3 |
| Russia (TopHit Radio)[21] | 30 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2024) | Position |
|---|---|
| Russia (TopHit All Media)[22] | 1 |
| Russia (TopHit Radio)[23] | 52 |
References
- ^ "Покорила США и Европу: как русская «Матушка» стала мировым хитом". РИА Новости. 2025-05-08. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Игорь Карев (2024-06-28). "Чем известна Татьяна Куртукова, поющая «Матушка-земля, белая березонька»?". Аргументы и факты. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "«SHAMAN в юбке» или идеальная народница? Кто такая Татьяна Куртукова, исполнительница «Матушка-земля»". Стар Хит. 2024-07-14. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "«Матушка» забралась в топ российских Интернет чартов". TopHit. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Полина Старцева (2024-11-17). "Татьяна Куртукова — Матушка: текст, слушать, автор музыки и песни". Звук Media. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Юлия Зачетова (2025-05-08). "Покорила США и Европу: как русская «Матушка» стала мировым хитом". РИА Новости. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Татьяна Куртукова оказалась «У истока»". InterMedia. 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Анастасия Денисенко (2024-04-22). "Татьяна Куртукова восхитилась работой стилиста на съемках клипа «Матушка»". Звук Media. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Динара Кафискина (2024-06-23). "Кто такая Татьяна Куртукова и откуда взялась конкурентка SHAMAN'а: биография певицы". Фонтанка.ру. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Татьяна Самойлова (2024-08-06). "Исполнительница хита «Матушка» Татьяна Куртукова о личной жизни: «Муж остается с 9-месячной дочкой, пока я на гастролях»". Комсомольская правда. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Песня «Матушка» Татьяны Куртуковой (2024): история хита, который сплотил нацию". Комсомольская правда. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Илья Воронин (2024-11-24). "«У истока»: светлый дебют от автора хита «Матушка» Татьяны Куртуковой". Звук Media. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Полиция и СБУ нашли девушек, которые пели "Москву" и "Матушку" в Киеве". Коротко про. 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Сергей Лазарев, Дима Билан, ANNA ASTI и другие победители премии «Виктория»". Love Radio. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Стали известны победители юбилейной «Премии МУЗ-ТВ 2025»". Известия. 2025-06-08. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Top All Media Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Top Internet Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. 2025-03-27. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Weekly Chart". TopHit. 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Top All Media Hits Russia Monthly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Top Internet Hits Russia Monthly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Monthly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Top All Media Hits Russia Annual Chart". TopHit. 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Annual Chart". TopHit. 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
External links
- "Matushka" on YouTube — First version of the music video
- "Matushka" on YouTube — Second version of the music video