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27-year-old rap artist Matvey Melnikov, known as Mot, and his chosen one, top model Maria Melnikova (Gural), got married in a church last weekend and threw a party for celebrity guests on the occasion.
On April 23, a wedding ceremony and an unofficial, solemn part of the wedding of rap artist Matvey Melnikov and model Maria Gural took place in Moscow. Their wedding raised many questions, since the lovers got married last year, in the summer. However, the wedding and the formal part, with guests, in wedding dresses and with all the traditions, it took place only in April of the current year. The bride explained why she and her husband decided to do this.
On August 5, 2016, the artist of the Black Star label, 27-year-old Mot (Matvey Melnikov - real name) married model Maria Gural. The newlyweds did not organize a magnificent celebration: they came to one of the Moscow registry offices in jeans and white T-shirts. After the wedding ceremony, the lovers went on their honeymoon to Singapore.
A year after the marriage was registered, another important event occurred in the family. Matvey and Maria got married in church.
And the end of the month was not chosen by chance; they met on April 23 three years ago. For the first year, the lovers lived in different cities, and separation was not easy for them, however, they managed to overcome all life’s difficulties.
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“You don't have to have wings to fly. The main thing is to have people in life who won’t let you fall…” wrote Maria Gural after a joyful event took place in her life.
Both Maria and Mot have repeatedly stated in their interviews with journalists that they have many envious people who want to separate them. But apparently, the love of the stars has withstood all the tests.
The model says that the motives for such an act are actually quite banal: the couple decided to make the whole process simpler and divide it into an official and an unofficial part. This way, she said, there was less hassle in preparing for the ceremony. However, over time, the couple decided to slightly change the plan of action. If initially Mot and Gural planned to play the ceremonial part in Greece, then, in the end, they decided to organize it in Moscow.
"I have the most best wife in the world!” the rapper captioned one of the photos.
On the day of the sacred ceremony, Mot and Maria looked amazing. The couple's fans were especially delighted with the bride's snow-white dress with a long train. “Wow, Maria, you are gorgeous, good luck to you family life“,” “Awesome, Masha, the most beautiful,” “And he has the best wife in the world, very beautiful,” “How beautiful,” fans congratulated the couple (Spelling and punctuation are the author’s - Note ed.).
Maria is currently 26 years old, she was born in Lviv, her mother is Ukrainian, and her father has Jewish roots. She studied after school in Kyiv, her father had an idea to send her abroad for this, but her mother was against it, so the choice fell on Kyiv.
Maria's height is small, just one hundred and sixty-three centimeters. The girl’s birthday is January 17th, and she recently celebrated another one. Mot dedicated to his bride, and then to his wife many musical compositions. And Maria starred in his videos, and from there people began to recognize her. They met their future husband casually, through social networks, and then he invited her to meet. After this, the couple never separates; they are now constantly together. Maria constantly supports her husband in all his endeavors.
The couple met around three years ago, when the girl studied in Kyiv, and later moved to Moscow and became the main inspiration for Mota’s work. The registration of the marriage of the young couple took place back in August 2016, and April 23 was set as the day of the ceremonial part of the event. Organization and concept wedding celebration entrusted to the wedding agency Svadberry, headed by Anna Gorodzha.
Sophisticated and luxurious wedding dress Maria, which the girl wore in the first part of the celebration, was an outfit from the designers of the Humariff brand. Later, in the restaurant, she changed it to a Rava Avis dress, which is honorably unique in the whole world and unique, because it was created in honor of Maria’s wedding according to her own design.
Matvey and Maria, by mutual desire, decided to get married, and approached it with serious responsibility. The location for the ceremony was the Moscow Elokhovsky Cathedral.
In honor of the wedding, the lovers decided to organize a grand celebration, to which about 100 guests were invited: close relatives, friends and show business colleagues - Yegor Creed, Christina Si, Timati, Dmitry Tarasov and others.
The couple's initial choice of wedding venue was Greece. The organizers began to responsibly prepare the celebration on the island of Santorini, but later it turned out that the busy schedule of celebrity friends invited to the wedding may simply not coincide with the opportunity to attend it, and together with the organizers it was decided to hold the celebration in Moscow.
The decor of the site was entrusted, which literally turned the restaurant into a fairy garden. The huge hall was decorated in shades of green and white. Transparent tables for guests were decorated with large bouquets of snow-white roses, and crystal shining chandeliers around the hall created an atmosphere of comfort and solemnity. An element of decor that instantly surprised all the guests who entered the hall was the lush decoration of flowers on the ceiling of the hall, which amazed with its scale and beauty.
The presenters were responsible for the smiles and mood of all those present. Maxim Markevich and Evgeny Denisov, so the whole holiday became incredibly emotional: fun, dancing and a lot of music. Special attention it is worth paying attention to the latter - a big surprise was the song performed by Matvey “Welcome to our wedding”, which he presented to the public for the first time and at the same time presented it as musical gift for my beloved. The newlyweds' first dance during this song became a very touching moment of celebration.
Big surprise entertainment program there was an unusual fire show on the water, after which a professional flyboarding group in neon suits with flamethrowers appeared on the pond near the restaurant. Loud sounds, incredible stunts and mesmerizing shades of the show - the performance was met with wild delight and thunderous applause from all the guests!
Towards the end of the magical celebration, a real masterpiece confectionery art - a multi-tiered snow-white cake with the initials of Maria and Matvey. The happy lovers sincerely thanked all the guests for being with them on this special day, especially noting the team of organizers and professionals who made their dream of the most important day come true!
Every rapper should have a muse. The artist of the Black Star label Mot, aka Matvey Melnikov, has already found his muse, and at the same time the love of his life. He found him three years ago and did everything so that their love story not only formed the basis of his songs, but also became the leitmotif of his life. Last weekend, April 23, Matvey and his beloved Maria Melnikova (before marriage - Gural) got married and arranged magnificent wedding in Moscow, after which they flew off on a short honeymoon to Greece. Details are in the HELLO.RU report.
When Mot first arrived in Moscow from Krasnodar, he had one goal - to conquer the capital. He had to move sharply and rapidly, and the lyrics of his first songs sounded just as impetuously. The ice was broken, the goal was achieved: a contract with the Black Star label, duets with famous artists, tours and thousands of fans... And in 2016, the rapper released a new, unexpected-sounding album, as he calls it - chamber, about love. “That’s all I could think about then,” the musician admitted, and then presented the very one that occupied his thoughts. The artist’s beloved Maria Gural starred in the “Trap” video.
In the first two days alone, the video collected a million views, and now there are more than fifty million. A year has passed, but the plot of the song has not lost its relevance. On the contrary, it acquired new meanings. On the eve of the release of the video, in January 2016, Mot proposed to Masha, in August they signed at the registry office - wearing sneakers and jeans, and in April 2017, on the anniversary of their acquaintance, they decided to get married, organizing a big celebration.
The history of their relationship did not develop rapidly, but naturally. How it all began, Maria told HELLO.RU:
We met on Instagram, I was then living in Kyiv, where I had moved from Lvov to study. Matvey followed me, “liked” my photos along, across, horizontally and sideways (laughs), then we began to correspond. We decided to see each other for the first time when I arrived in Moscow to visit my friend. I was scared to go on a date - after all, alone, in a strange city. I took my girlfriend with me. Everything happened quickly, and now we are already building a long-distance relationship. After I graduated from the university, Matvey moved me to Moscow. And then - to the Old New Year- made an offer. It was in Thailand, during an excursion to Tachai Island. We walked for a long time, swam, and when we had to leave, my beloved suddenly asked me to dive. I obeyed, and when I surfaced, I saw a worried Matvey holding a ring in his hand. 
Mot and Maria's wedding guests - Dmitry Tarasov with his girlfriend Anastasia Kostenko, T-Killah with his girlfriend Maria Lichtenfeld
Artem Kacharyan (participant in the show "The Voice")
At first, Mot and Maria wanted to get married in Greece, on the island of Santorini. They had already carefully planned everything, but as they themselves note, they did not take into account “some points”, and the celebration had to be reformatted - moved to Russia. Here, in Moscow's Yelokhovsky Cathedral, the couple decided to get married.
The desire to get married came to us mutually, we understood the seriousness of this sacrament and prepared for it with all responsibility,” Maria tells HELLO.RU.
It was on the occasion of the wedding that the lovers decided to arrange big celebration, to which they invited their relatives, friends and colleagues of Mota in show business - Yegor Creed, Kristina Si, Misha Marvin, T-Killah and others. Preparations were carried out on all fronts: the elaboration of the concept was entrusted to the organizer of the celebrations, Anna Gorodzhaya, the decor and design - to Yulia Shakirova, and the spouses themselves, leaving the logistics and calculations to the professionals, indulged in creative thoughts: what song to perform the first dance to, what outfits to appear in front of the guests.
They resolved these pleasant issues during a romantic weekend in the Maldives - in a relaxed atmosphere, to the sound of the ocean.
While on vacation in the Maldives, I scrolled through what seemed like a million pictures looking for inspiration for my next outfit. My thoughts were swirling, there were a lot of options, but in the end I decided to come up with my own design, which was brought to life by the craftsmen from the Minsk salon "Courage". And the second dress that I wore for the wedding was created by the Dubai brand Humariff. Matvey's tuxedo was made in the classic tailoring workshop Master Suit. There, in the Maldives, Matvey and I chose a song - we decided to perform a dance to Anthony Hamilton called Dear Life. I took charge of staging the number,
Maria tells HELLO.RU.
Immediately after the celebration, which, according to all the rules of show business, was celebrated for a long time, loudly and almost until the morning, Mot and Masha went on a trip. The day after the wedding, the couple went to Greece, where... no, not quite a full-fledged honeymoon, but definitely several days of complete relaxation awaited them.
We stayed at the beautiful Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort. Due to Matvey’s busy touring schedule, they could only afford 4 days, but I’m sure they will be enough to reboot. And in August we will continue our journey. We haven’t decided where to go yet, but it will definitely be a calm place. Rest, rest and more rest. Relaxing as much as possible, eating up, getting enough sleep - this is what we now dream of more than anything else.
Click on the photo to view the gallery Immediately after the wedding and wedding celebration, Mot and Maria went on a trip to Greece
Maria and Mot 
Mot and Maria (dress, Yanina Couture)
Mot and Maria in Greece
The journey of Matthew and Maria
In Greece, Maria proved that it is not for nothing that she is the face of IMEDEEN in Russia: Maria knows very well how to look flawless on vacation with the help of the brand's product - "Tan Optimizer"
On April 23, one of the most beautiful couples in Russian show business, Matvey Melnikov, better known as Mot, celebrated their wedding, and he already legal spouse Maria. The newly-made wife told about all the details of Woman's Day.
“We have about 100 guests at our wedding.”
– Masha, this year the audience saw you again on stage with your husband when he performed the famous hit “Trap”. It was a stunningly beautiful number, you were all in white, it was so symbolic, because soon you and Matvey are celebrating your wedding!
It's nice to hear that a lot of people liked the issue. We tried very hard and prepared to make it all as sincere and honest as possible. White color associated with sincere feelings, and, of course, it coincided that we also have a wedding coming up. And on the day of the concert, April 8, it was exactly three years since we were together. So there are a lot of pleasant coincidences. For the second time I have the honor to take part in concert program her husband. We perceive the song “Trap” especially, it was written about us. Therefore, when Matvey has big solo concerts, no options come to mind other than our common appearance on stage. I must admit that this is always a great honor and responsibility for me.
– Preparations must be in full swing?
It’s really full, there are only a few days left, and although Anna Gorodzhaya, her husband Dmitry and Irina Mitroshkina from Prive7, help us in preparation, I don’t miss the opportunity to control absolutely everything! Not because I don’t trust the organizers, but because a wedding is such an important event in the life of every girl, and I want everything to be perfect and correspond to the pictures that I have drawn in my head since childhood.
– Last year you got married, but decided to celebrate the wedding only now. What is this connected with?
Many people ask this question. I have a simple explanation: in this way they planned to ease the hassle of preparation. We divided everything into two parts: official and solemn. They got married in Moscow, and a year later they wanted to celebrate in Greece. In the end, they all played it out anyway and decided that the holiday would be in Moscow.
– Are you planning a wedding too or a little later?
We will have a wedding, but I wouldn’t like to talk much about it. Because I think that this is a special sacrament, a special holy procedure between people who have decided on this, who are ready. I can say that for Matvey and me this is a very important and responsible step and we are approaching this with full awareness.
Photo: personal archive of Maria Melnikova
– Why exactly April 23?
The date has two meanings for us. Three years ago in April, Matvey and I started dating. The number 23 was also chosen for a reason. As you know, Matvey is from the Krasnodar region, and 23 is the region number. And in general, this number has been haunting my husband for many years, and now it is haunting me too, so we decided to stop there. We were also pleasantly surprised that April 23rd is Krasnaya Gorka. Despite the cold weather, we really hope that by the end of the month it will warm up and some of it will turn green.
– Does Matvey help with the organization?
It always seemed to me that men try to protect themselves as much as possible from wedding hassles, but this is not the case with Matvey. He still helps me a lot, he is always available and ready to come at any moment, despite his tight schedule. You know, I realized how valuable it is when your man shows genuine interest in one of the most important events in your life.
– Tell me about the wedding dress. Surely there will be several outfits?
The wedding dress is a different story. In my head I planned that there would be two, you guessed it. When I flew to the Maldives on vacation, I was sure that in two weeks I would decide what they would look like. Upon arrival in Moscow, I knew what only one would look like, but the picture of the second did not add up. My good friend Nadya Smirnova helped me decide on the choice; in a matter of hours she found two at once wedding salons, who were destined to make all my dreams come true. The first is called “Courage” and is located in Minsk, and the second is “Humariff”.
The main dress turned out absolutely incredible. I believe it represents me completely. The second one is for a wedding, and it looks simply fabulous, completely opposite to my festive dress. It's voluminous, like a princess, and has a very long train. I am sure that the “Wow!” effect it will definitely be!
– Where will the celebration take place?
After the idea of having a wedding in Santorini fell away, they began to look for where they could comfortably stay in Moscow. We considered the Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, but then decided that this whole story needed to be taken out into the fresh air, into nature. We found a great place in the Moscow region, in my opinion, all our ideas and guests will be harmoniously accommodated. Very soon you will be able to see everything for yourself with the help of photographs and videos.
“I treat every fan of my husband with respect”
Photo: personal archive of Maria Melnikova
– It feels like a grandiose holiday is planned! How many guests do you plan to invite?
We planned to take only 20-30 people with us to Greece, but now the list has increased significantly, but we are glad that we have the opportunity to invite more friends. We are now expecting approximately 100 guests at our wedding.
– Tell us about the design details. Will there be a dress code for guests?
It will be a real spring fairy tale, everything will be done in white and green colors and decorated with flowers. I can’t point out any special design details. When Yulia Shakirova gets down to business, absolutely everything becomes striking details! But, probably, we are still putting a lot of emphasis on the veranda, which we will decorate and present especially beautifully. There is also a presidium where the bride and groom will sit. Well, in my opinion, there’s no way without a dress code. Since we want everything to be perfect, we also thought through this point. We ask guests to choose outfits in powdery shades, preferably green. I really hope that all our guests will be imbued with an atmosphere of tenderness and warmth. Spring is always the birth of something new, the anticipation of happiness...
– Surely an interesting program, competitions, and performances by artists await the guests?
Of course, as at any wedding, the guests will be entertained by artists, and in general our program itself is very rich, full of surprises. They didn’t even miss the fact that Real Madrid would be playing against Barcelona that day, because my husband is an ardent fan of this team, and I’m sure that the brightest moments will be football ones! We plan to bring the match to the main screens. Therefore, no one will forget this wedding!
– After the wedding, of course, the honeymoon! Where will you go?
Our honeymoon will only last four days, since Matvey, thank God, has a tight schedule, so we will enjoy a short weekend in Greece, and a full-fledged vacation awaits us in August.
Photo: personal archive of Maria Melnikova
– You and Matvey give the impression of a very happy couple. However, the path to happiness was not easy. When you started building a long-distance relationship, was it difficult?
We are actually very happy. And you are right again, the path was not easy, but it seems to me that any relationship must overcome difficulties. At a distance you especially learn to trust, at a distance you especially appreciate and understand how important it is for you.
- Let's remember how he proposed. Were you very worried?
Matvey proposed in Thailand; we went to an island that the locals call the Thai Maldives. This is a place of extreme beauty, but Matvey probably knew about it, so he took us on a tour. The time had come to set sail, almost everyone had changed clothes and were settling into the boat, when Matvey decided to take another dip. I didn’t understand why he wanted to return to the hotel wet, but I didn’t argue, I did as the man said. I dived, and when I emerged, I saw very worried eyes and heard the cherished words, I was overwhelmed with emotions. You know, I wanted to say so much, but I couldn’t say a word. It was indescribable, fabulous, and, of course, I will remember this for the rest of my life.
– Are you jealous of Matvey’s fans?
Maybe this happened in some early period of our communication. But obvious conflict situations I don't remember. Now I can say with confidence that I respect each of his fans, since these people share the love for my husband’s work, moreover, I am Matvey’s most ardent fan, I am always completely delighted with everything he does and understand, of course well, everyone else.
– Do you live in Moscow or outside the city? Are you a city person or do you want peace and quiet?
We live in Moscow. Until recently, I would have answered you unequivocally that I am a city person and country life has always passed me by, but recently for Matvey’s birthday I gave him a surprise. We went out of town and stayed there for two days. I wanted to take a break from everything, to be in peace and quiet, and that trip sank into my soul so much that now it seems to me that I value city life and country life equally.
– In your opinion, what role should a woman have in the family? Should she work, build a career, or is it better to leave all this to her husband and take care of the house and children herself?
My opinion is divided 50/50 on this issue, especially in our time when values have changed a little. I can’t say that I am categorically against one of the options; they both have their place. But I still believe that a woman in a family should be the keeper of the hearth, take care of her children and husband. Work, if present, and the external stimuli that are associated with it, do not affect the woman in the best possible way, she brings all this into the house, thereby destroying all the harmony that should exist.
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A bright and memorable rap artist, known to numerous audiences under the original and unusual name Mot, professionally recorded and presented to an audience of millions during his creative career five unique studio albums and one mini-album. The artist was born in 1990 in a small town - Krymsk. The impressive hip-hop musician celebrates his birthday on March 2. The rapper's birth name is Matvey Melnikov. The future artist's youth was spent in the city of Krasnodar, where his family moved when Matvey was five years old. The young musician successfully completed his school education in Krasnodar at the age of fifteen, he successfully completed nine classes, after which he moved to the capital to continue his studies at a Moscow school and what he likes, that is, hip-hop. At the same time, Matvey took dancing and vocal lessons. He received a certificate of general education with honors, thanks to which he was able to apply and become a student at the most prestigious university in the country - Moscow State University.
Mot began composing his first professional songs aimed at a mass audience in 2006. Most often, these were “incendiary” and optimistic banter freestyles. Over time, this theme of creativity moved to more serious compositions created to the music of famous rap composers. From now on, inviting Mota to a holiday becomes a successful option for a gala or any other event.
One of the artist’s first impressive successes was his participation in the “Battle for Respect” show, in which more than two thousand talented artists shone. Mot entered the list of TOP 40 musicians. After the triumphant performance, many more spectators and other musicians learned about the young rapper, with whom the singer created delightful joint projects in the future. Soon a hip-hop summit took place, at which the rising star uniquely presented his work. The grandiose concert took place in Luzhniki. And now numerous fans of his talent are rushing to order Mota for a corporate event, wedding, anniversary or birthday. To “get” a spectacular artist for your holiday party, the singer’s fans literally line up.
The rapper recorded and presented his first music album to listeners in 2011. The collection includes twelve amazing singles, several created in collaboration with other artists. Listeners showed great interest in the musician after the release of the songs: “Millions of Stars” and “To the Shores”.
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