Makarevich was born in Moscow to mixed-heritage parents of Belarusian (royal peasantry),[1] Polish aristocracy (from the Sas family), Greek[2] and Jewish[3] origin.

Until 2011, he was a supporter of the Presidents Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev, believing that at that time there was no alternative to them, and that many problems were caused not by the authorities, but by the society itself.

Makarevich also released eight solo albums, participated in regular TV shows and assisted other groups and artists.

[7] Makarevich performed for Ukraine's internally displaced people during the war in Donbas in the Ukrainian town Sviatohirsk in August 2014.

[8][9] Later that month, NTV aired a documentary titled 13 Friends of the Junta in which Makarevich was described as a "traitor" and supporter of fascists.

"[10] In July 2015, Makarevich together with Ukrainian band Haydamaky and Polish singer Maciej Maleńczuk presented a new song, "Only Love Will Keep You Alive" (Тільки любов залишить тебе живим).