[1] His mother made Goman enthusiastic for music and taught him to play guitar at a young age.

[4] He then transferred to the Murmansk Arctic State University for the specialist degree in social and cultural studies.

Tall, blonde and blue-eyed, he resembled the stereotypical image of an average, white Russian guy.

[7] Although not directly considered a favourite for the victory, Goman won the competition in December 2003, defeating Aleksandr Panayotov.

[9] After Narodny Artist, Goman performed several duets with Ruslan Alekhno, who had won the second season of the show.

They were the prize winner of Festival of Patriotic songs with "This is my Homeland" devoted to Victory Day anniversary.