Alexander Shkuratov - Russian songwriter. Alexander publishes own albums on the World market under the name Askura Alexander Shkuratov since 1995, when his first album “From nowhere " was published in Germany.  The artistic career of Alexander Shkuratov has started in 1985. In 1985, he established a music group “Attraction”. From 1986 to 1992, he had published 11 albums at Melody records. “Attraction” has toured a lot throughout Russia and Europe. Rock-ballad of Alexander Shkuratov “The land of sand” was on the top the charts on European radio stations and therefore in 1989, the group "Attraction" was invited to the international music festival "Discovery of the Year" "Midem-89" in Cannes (France). Alexander Shkuratov cooperated with famous American composer Michael Stoller (songwriter of the legendary Elvis Presley) on a joint project of Russian and American composers under the name “Music is stronger than words”. In 1991 Alexander has established music theater «Thriller» and show «Nightmare». The troupe was arranged from musicians of the «Attraction» group, stunt men and dancers. Alexander Shkuratov has personally executed all the script, music and production work. The play opened on February 1992 in the «Olympic» stadium in Moscow. This show was broadcast on Russian national channels, as well as on television in many countries of the world. Also Alexander works as a music producer for the famous Russian artists. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/AskuraAlex