Dolukhanova was born Zara Makaryan, in Moscow, to Armenian musical parents-her mother, Elena Makaryan, was a singer, and her father, Aghasi Makaryan, was a flautist, clarinettist and trumpeter.
Dolukhanova was born Zara Makaryan, in Moscow, to parents of Armenian decent. Her mother, Elena Makaryan, was also a professional singer, and her father, Aghasi Makaryan, was a professional flautist, clarinettist and trumpeter.