Vsevolod Yakovlevich Gakkel, affectionately known as Seva, is a remarkably versatile and accomplished personage, whose life began on February 19, 1953, in the storied city of Leningrad, which at the time was an integral part of the Soviet Union.
As a highly acclaimed and influential figure within the Russian rock music landscape, Gakkel has earned widespread recognition for his extraordinary talents as a cellist, with his impressive proficiency and mastery of the instrument being particularly notable within the esteemed and iconic band "Аквариум", which has contributed significantly to his reputation as a celebrated musician.