Vladimir Vysotsky
Soviet musician and actor (1938–1980) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky[lower-alpha 1] (Russian: Владимир Семёнович Высоцкий, IPA: [vlɐˈdʲimʲɪr sʲɪˈmʲɵnəvʲɪtɕ vɨˈsotskʲɪj]; 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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Born | (1938-01-25)25 January 1938 Moscow, Soviet Union |
Died | 25 July 1980(1980-07-25) (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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Awards | USSR State Prize (1987) |
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