Andrey Zolotov facts for kids
Andrej Andreevich Zolotov is a talented Russian writer and critic. He was born in 1937. He has written more than 30 documentary films. These films are about famous Russian musicians, composers, and conductors. Today, he holds an important position. He is the vice president of the Russian Academy of Arts. A special space rock, called an asteroid, is even named after him! It's called 8142 Zolotov.
Who is Andrej Zolotov?
Andrej Zolotov was born in Moscow in 1937. He went to Moscow University. There, he studied journalism. Journalism is about writing and reporting news. After university, he worked for different newspapers and TV shows. These were popular during the Soviet era.
His Important Roles
He even became an Assistant Minister of Culture. This meant he helped manage arts and culture for the government. Later, in 1994, he became the chief editor of RIA Novosti. This is a big news agency in Russia. As of 2012, he is the vice president of the Russian Academy of Arts. This academy is a very important place for art and culture in Russia.
His Family
Andrej Zolotov has two sons and one daughter. His son, Andrej Zolotov Jr., is a journalist. His other son, Vsevolod, is an architect. His daughter, Olga, is a concert pianist.