Vladimir Vysotsky | |
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 Vysotsky in 1979 | |
| Born | 25 January 1938 Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Died | 25 July 1980 (aged 42) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Resting place | Vagankovo Cemetery, Moscow |
| Alma mater | Moscow Art Theatre School |
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| Years active | 1959–1980 |
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| Children | 2 |
| Awards | USSR State Prize (1987) |
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Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky[a][b] (25 January 1938 – 25 July 1980) was a Soviet singer-songwriter, poet, and actor who had an immense and enduring effect on Soviet culture.[1] He became widely known for his unique singing style and for his lyrics, which featured social and political commentary in often-humorous street jargon. He was also a prominent stage- and screen-actor. Though the official Soviet cultural establishment largely ignored his work, he was remarkably popular during his lifetime and has exerted significant influence on many of Russia's musicians and actors.[2]
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- ^ Rollberg, Peter (2009). Historical Dictionary of Russian and Soviet Cinema. US: Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 742–744. ISBN 978-0-8108-6072-8.
- ^ "Vladimir Vysotsky". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023.