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There she studied music, sang with a choir, and excelled in Russian at her school, graduating at the top of her class. In Edita Piekha moved to Leningrad to study psychology on a state scholarship. From to she attended A. There she met composer and pianist Aleksandr Bronevitsky. In , Piekha began studying singing and composition at the Leningrad Conservatory.

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There Edita Piekha made history with her performances of the popular hit Moscow Nights which she was able to sing in several languages to international audiences from nations. Edita Piekha was especially popular among international audiences because of her ability to sing and speak in many languages, such as French, German, Polish and Russian, among others.

After the 6th World Festival of Youth and Students, ensemble Druzhba and Edita Piekha released several sold-out records of their songs, eventually becoming one of the most popular bands in the former Soviet Union. She also continued performing internationally and toured over 20 countries. Over the years, Piekha made more than 30 concert tours in East Germany alone.

During the s decade , Edita Piekha gave several performances on Russian television. She also has been giving annual birthday performances in St. Petersburg, a popular tradition she has been maintaining for many years. Edita Piekha has been residing in Saint Petersburg since Her daughter, Ilona Bronevitskaya, has been a popular singer and actress in Russia.

Her grandson, actor and singer Stas Piekha, emerged as one of the winners of the Star Factory show in On her 70th birthday, Edita Piekha received an "Anniversary greeting" from the President of Russia, and was decorated with the "Order of Merits" for her lifelong contribution to music and international cultural relations of Russia.