Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Alexey Vorobyov (singer) (2nd nomination)

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The result was keep or "nomination withdrawn", take your pick. (non-admin closure) Ron Ritzman (talk) 17:20, 1 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alexey Vorobyov (singer)[edit]

Still no sources or something else that explain why he is notable. The Rolling Camel (talk) 21:19, 26 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

In the Netherlands people who take part in the Eurovision Song Contest preselections tend to be notable of their own already. Maybe it's the same in Russia. A basic Google translation suggests he also had leading acting roles. We should get someone who actually knows Russian to go through the linked article to see if adding one or two lines will clear up the notability.- Mgm|^(talk) 09:10, 27 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I've contacted a Wikipedian from Tula (where Alexey was born) to see if they can help. - Mgm|^(talk) 09:13, 27 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Comment. My Russian's rather rusty (I haven't used it in anger for about 30 years) but I can see that the bio linked in the article doesn't imply any notability prior to his participation in this contest. It doesn't mention any major acting roles. Searching is difficult because this is a common name but putting his name with the song title into Google News finds a short article and an interview in the Tula edition of Komsomolskaya Pravda, and two other publications naming him in a list of contestants. The interview mentions a film role and searching for his name with the film title comes up with one more short article in the Tula Komsomolskaya Pravda. Phil Bridger (talk) 17:48, 27 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, — Aitias // discussion 00:03, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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Speedy keep Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Aleksei Vorobyev closed 3 weeks ago. A search would indicate some degree of notability, along with interviews, etc. Since this article is such a thorn in the nominator's side, by the looks of it, and since he has been provided sources, why doesn't be WP:BOLD and fix it. --Russavia ^Dialogue 11:20, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
More sources Upon looking more, he is actually quite notable. He is contracted to Universal Music Russia, is a youth goodwill ambassador for UNFPA, has won numerous singing competitions, has acted in several movies, with more to come. His 2006 single "Summer" topped the SMS charts for MTV Russia, and he was nominated for 2 awards at the 2007 MTV Russia music awards. I've added a couple of quick facts to the article, which should indicate his notability. If some no-talent media ***** can have their article, why can't this no-talent Russian actor also have his article -- sorry, but pop music just shits me a lot of the time -- so obviously WP:BIAS comes into play here also. --Russavia ^Dialogue 12:19, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Keep. Russavia has demonstrated notability. Phil Bridger (talk) 12:36, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I agree, Speedy Close, says the nominator. The Rolling Camel (talk) 21:57, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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