Anatoly Novikov

Anatoli Grigoriévitch Novikov (Russian: Анато́лий Григо́рьевич Но́виков; 30 October [O.S. 18 October] 1896 – 24 September 1984) was a Soviet composer, a choral conductor and a political activist.

Not to be confused with the judoka Anatoliy Novikov.
Anatoly Novikov's grave at Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow

Background

Novikov was awarded two Stalin Prizes, in 1946 and 1948. In 1970 he was bestowed the title of People's Artist of the USSR, and in 1976 was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labour, and the Order of Lenin. He composed such widely popular songs as "Vasya-vasilyok" (1941), "Smuglyanka" (1943), "Rossiya" (1946), "Dorogi"/"Roads" (1946), "The Hymn of Democratic Youth of the World" (1947).[1][2]

References
  1. "Новиков Анатолий Григорьевич". Большая советская энциклопедия. — М.: Советская энциклопедия. 1969—1978.
  2. Y. V. Keldysh, ed. (1973–1982). "Новиков А. Г.". Music Encyclopedia (Музыкальная энциклопедия). Soviet Encyclopedia, Soviet Composer (Советская энциклопедия, Советский композитор).
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