Valeriy Korotin was an author and composer renowned for his contributions to the Shanson genre. He was born on August 2, 1966, in Ul'yanovsk and passed away on January 18, 1996, in the same city.

From a young age, Korotin showed a keen interest in music and was drawn to local social circles. His first guitar lessons took place while he was studying at the Ulyanovsk Higher Military Command School of Communications named after Ordzhonikidze. In 1983, he began playing popular Italian songs, such as those by Toto Cutugno, for his fellow cadets, despite not knowing the language—he learned the melodies by ear. However, after a winter practice, Korotin was expelled from the school due to his involvement in a drunken brawl, although friends recalled that it was a group incident, and he was the only one caught by the police. He managed to return to the institution but was soon dismissed again for disrespecting a commanding officer, which led to a brief stay in a psychiatric hospital.

Korotin first ventured into the Shanson genre in 1987, recording his debut album on a home tape recorder, which garnered some attention in the southern market of Ul'yanovsk. He formed a band named "Banzai," leading to his initial tours across the region. Subsequently, he secured a position with the Ulyanovsk Philharmonic, allowing him to earn a living through music. In 1990, several of his most recognized songs, both originals and covers, were recorded at an amateur studio in the Ulyanovsk Automobile Technical School. Dmitry Korotkov handled the arrangements, and Korotin's exacting nature pushed the arranger to create multiple versions of each song. Unfortunately, the recording did not reach the public due to damage to the original tape.

During the early 1990s, Korotin worked at the "Imperiya" restaurant, performing alongside musicians such as Vladimir Kozlov, known as Valdemar ibn Kobozya, and Igor "Tolstyy" Samarkin. The experience was intense, as they played until the last customer left, but it proved invaluable for his development as an artist. He began touring Russia, with his first tour organized by Anton Tokarev, the son of the singer Villi Tokarev.

In 1995, Korotin started working on his first official album, vowing to abstain from alcohol until its release. He embraced experimentation in his recordings, traveling to studios in Moscow and Tolyatti and collaborating with various arrangers. He financed the recording through gigs at corporate events, weddings, and anniversaries. The album, titled "Ot zvonka do zvonka," did not gain significant fame, but he quickly followed it with a second release, "Brali nas kak-to raz." Later that year, Korotin was arrested for extortion, but he was released soon after due to a lack of evidence.

Valeriy Korotin passed away on January 18, 1996, and was laid to rest at the Isheevskoye Cemetery in Ul'yanovsk. The circumstances surrounding his death were not officially disclosed; some reports indicate he succumbed to a lengthy illness, while others suggest foul play. His friends have refrained from revealing details, respecting the privacy of Korotin's mother, who is still alive.

Korotin is remembered for his hits, including "Devchonka-maloletochka," "Ya rodom iz Simbirska," "Privet, bratva," "Dvoynoy kapkan," "Babye leto," and "Martovskiy sneg."