Mark Minkov facts for kids
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Mark Minkov
PAR (2003)
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Minkov in 2011
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Марк Минков
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| Birth name | Mark Anatolievich Minkov |
| Born | 25 November 1944 Moscow, Soviet Union (now Russia) |
| Died | 29 May 2012 (aged 67) Moscow Oblast, Russia |
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| Occupation(s) | Music composer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1964–2012 |
Mark Anatolievich Minkov (Russian: Марк Анатольевич Минков; born November 25, 1944 – died May 29, 2012) was a very talented composer from Russia. He wrote music for many different things. You could hear his music in operas, ballets, plays, and especially in movies.
He created music for over 100 films and TV shows! Some famous ones include We Are from Jazz (1983) and Neznayka with Our Court (1983). Mark Minkov won many awards for his amazing music. He was also a leader in groups for composers and filmmakers.
Mark Minkov's Early Life and Music Journey
Mark Minkov was born in Moscow, which was then part of the USSR. He loved music from a young age. He went to the Merzlyakovki Conservatory School. There, he learned how to compose music from a teacher named Nikolay Sidelnikov.
Later, in 1964, he continued his studies at the famous Moscow Conservatory. He was taught by another great composer, Aram Khachaturian.
Awards and Special Recognition
Mark Minkov received many important awards for his music. He was given the Golden Pushkin Medal in 1999. This award was for his big help in keeping Russia's cultural traditions alive. It also recognized his support for creative people. He helped new music styles grow.
One of his most famous songs was called Invisible Struggle. It was used in almost all the episodes of a popular TV show called Investigation Held by ZnaToKi. This song became like an unofficial anthem for the Soviet police. In 2001, he received a special award from the Russian Interior Ministry for this music.
In 2003, Mark Minkov was given the high honor of being named a People's Artist of Russia. This title is given to artists who have made a huge impact on Russian culture.
