Vladimir Shainsky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Владимир Яковлевич Шаинский
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Vladimir Yakovlevich Shainsky
December 12, 1925 |
| Died | December 25, 2017 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Years active | 1949 — 2013 |
| Title | People’s Artist of the RSFSR (1986) |
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Vladimir Yakovlevich Shainsky (born December 12, 1925 – died December 25, 2017) was a famous composer from the Soviet Union and Russia. He wrote many popular songs. He was also honored with the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1986. This was a very high award for artists.
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Early Life and Music Journey
Vladimir Shainsky was born in Kiev. This city is now the capital of Ukraine. He started learning music at a young age. He first studied the violin at a music school in Kiev.
World War II and Education
In 1941, his studies were stopped by World War II. His family had to move to Tashkent. This city is in Uzbekistan today. He kept studying music there. He went to the Tashkent Conservatory. Later, he joined the Red Army during the war.
After the war, he continued his music education. He went to the Moscow Conservatory. He graduated as a talented violinist. In the 1950s, Shainsky played in orchestras. He also taught music to students. He worked as a music manager for dance orchestras. He later studied how to compose music. He attended the Baku Conservatory.
First Compositions
Shainsky wrote his first big pieces in the 1960s. In 1963, he created a string quartet. This is a piece for four string instruments. In 1965, he wrote a symphony. A symphony is a large musical work for an orchestra.
Composing for Children
Vladimir Shainsky is best known for his music for children. He wrote many songs and scores for popular cartoons. These include famous characters like Cheburashka. He also composed for Katerok and Mamontenok. Another well-loved cartoon he worked on was Kroshka Enot.
Music for Films and Musicals
He also wrote music for many films. Some of these films are Breakfast on the Grass and School Waltz. He also composed for the fairy tale film Finist, the brave Falcon. Shainsky also created music for musicals.
Popular Songs and Awards
Shainsky wrote many well-known songs. Some of his famous songs include:
- A Soldier is Walking in the Town
- Russia's Little Corner
- White Birch
- Smile
- Clouds
- A Dog is Lost
- Crocodile Gena's Song
He also wrote many songs in the Yiddish language. These songs are still popular today. They are often played by klezmer orchestras.
Shainsky received many awards for his work. These include:
- USSR State Prize (1981)
- People's Artist of the RSFSR (1986)
- Order of Friendship (1996)
He also won prizes at the "Song of the Year" festival many times. This festival has been held since 1971.
Later Life
Vladimir Shainsky lived a long life. He passed away on December 25, 2017. He was 92 years old. He died in a hospital in San Diego, California, after a long illness.
