Okean Elzy

Updated: July 4, 2025

Name: Okean Elzy (Океан Ельзи)
Date of Birth: 1994 (band formation)
Origin: Lviv, Ukraine
Nationality: Ukrainian
Occupation: Rock Band
Genres: Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Art Rock, Folk-Rock
Members: Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, Denys Hlinin, Denys Dudko, Miloš Jelić, Vladimir Opsenica
Past Members: Pavlo Hudimov, Yuriy Khustochka, Dmytro Shurov, Petro Cherniavsky
Record Labels: Moon, COMP, EMI, Lavina, Nova
Awards: Fuzz Magazine Best Rock Act, National Cultural Honors

Biography & Career:
Okean Elzy is a legendary Ukrainian rock band formed in Lviv in 1994. Known for their heartfelt lyrics and sweeping melodies, the members of Okean Elzy have become cultural icons both in Ukraine and internationally. Their nationality is Ukrainian, and their music blends Okean Elzy genre styles like rock, alternative rock, indie, and folk influences. Led by the charismatic frontman Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, they have consistently used their platform to support social causes, performing during pivotal moments such as the Orange Revolution and Euromaidan.

Their emotionally charged Okean Elzy concerts attract massive crowds, including a record-breaking stadium show in Kyiv. The band has maintained a strong connection with fans through decades of touring, with many upcoming events planned in Ukraine and abroad. With a career spanning over 30 years, they’ve become the face of modern Ukrainian rock, continuously reinventing their sound while staying true to their roots. From intimate venues to international arenas, every Okean Elzy tour is a celebration of resilience, art, and national pride.

Okean Elzy Albums:
Tam, de nas nema
Ya na nebi buv
Model
Supersymetriya
Gloria
Mira
Dolce Vita
Zemlya
Bez mezh
That Day
Lighthouse

Okean Elzy Best Songs:
Tam, de nas nema
Bez Boyu
Vysche Neba
Obiymy
Na nebi
City of Mary
Dolce Vita
Zemlya
That Day