Konstantin Vanshenkin

Song about the Guards, his first collection of poetry, was published in 1951. His best known songs are "Alyosha" (1966), inspired by a military memorial in Plovdiv, and "Ya lyublyu tebya zhizn" (1956), a signature song of Mark Bernes. A collection of his songs with music was published in 1965. Vanshenkin was a recipient of prestigious state awards, including the USSR State Prize (1985) and the State Prize of the Russian Federation (2001). His wife Inna Goff (1928–1991) was a notable lyricist in her own right. The spouses are buried at the Vagankovo Cemetery.

Konstantin Vanshenkin studied at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute. The recorded working language is Russian. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are verse, prose, memoir and essay. Distinctions recorded are USSR State Prize, Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", Order of the Badge of Honour and Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class.

• Name — Konstantin Vanshenkin • Birth Name — Konstantin Yakovlevich Vanshenkin • Born — 17 December 1925 • Birthplace — Moscow, Soviet Union • Died — 15 December 2012 • Place of death — Moscow, Russia • Occupation — Poet, lyricist

The authorities additionally record the heading Konstantin Yakovlevich Vanshenkin. His recorded language was Russian. He married Inna Goff.

Konstantin Vanshenkin is recorded as having received USSR State Prize, Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" and Order of the Badge of Honour.