Sergey Mikhalkov | |
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Сергей Михалков | |
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Born | Sergey Vladimirovich Mikhalkov 13 March [O.S. 28 February] 1913 Moscow, Russian Empire |
Died | 27 August 2009 Moscow, Russia | (aged 96)
Resting place | Novodevichy Cemetery |
Occupation(s) | Chairman of the Union of Writers of the RSFSR, writer and lyricist, playwright |
Known for | Writing the lyrics for the Soviet and Russian national anthems |
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Relatives | Mikhail Mikhalkov (brother) |
Awards | Hero of Socialist Labour, Order of St. Andrew |
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Sergey Vladimirovich Mikhalkov (Russian: Сергей Владимирович Михалков; 13 March [O.S. 28 February] 1913 – 27 August 2009) was a Soviet and Russian author of children's books and satirical fables. He wrote the lyrics for the Soviet and Russian national anthems.