Slava Zaitsev
Also recorded as Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Zaytsev · Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Zaitsev
Slava Zaitsev

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- Born
- 1938
- Died
- 2023
- Nationality
- Russia · Soviet Union
- Occupation
- costume designer · dressmaker · presenter · pedagogue · scenographer · television presenter · fashion designer · artist
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Identity and origins
Slava Zaitsev was recorded at birth as Вячеслав Михайлович Кокурин. The authorities additionally record the headings Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Zaytsev and Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Zaitsev. His recorded language was Russian. One child is recorded: Yegor Zaitsev.
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Slava Zaitsev appears in the authority records of the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek as an artist, fashion designer and graphic artist (2 March 1938 – 30 April 2023). Slava Zaitsev was born on 2 March 1938 in Iwanowo and died on 30 April 2023.
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1938
Slava Zaitsev was born on 2 March 1938.
1974
Slava Zaitsev received Medal "For Labour Valour" in 1974.
1980
Slava Zaitsev received Order of the Badge of Honour in 1980.
1983
Slava Zaitsev received Medal "Veteran of Labour" in 1983.
1983
Slava Zaitsev received VDNKh gold medal in 1983.
1991
Slava Zaitsev received Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in 1991.
1996
Slava Zaitsev received State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1996.
1997
Slava Zaitsev received Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" in 1997.
1998
Slava Zaitsev received Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class in 1998.
2002
Slava Zaitsev received Honored Worker of the Textile and Light Industry of the Russian Federation in 2002.
2006
Slava Zaitsev received People's Artist of the Russian Federation in 2006.
2010
Slava Zaitsev received Russian government prize for science and technology in 2010.
2023
Slava Zaitsev died on 30 April 2023.
Reception
How Slava Zaitsev was received and recognised. Zaitsev received Honored Worker of the Textile and Light Industry of the Russian Federation in 2002. Zaitsev received Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in 1991. Zaitsev received Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" in 1997. Zaitsev received Russian government prize for science and technology in 2010. Zaitsev received Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class in 1998. Zaitsev received People's Artist of the Russian Federation in 2006. Zaitsev received State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1996. Zaitsev received Order of the Badge of Honour in 1980. Zaitsev received Medal "Veteran of Labour" in 1983. Zaitsev received Medal "For Labour Valour" in 1974. Zaitsev received Medal of the City of Paris. Zaitsev received VDNKh gold medal in 1983.

Slava Zaitsev
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Slava Zaitsev on International linen festival in Vologda
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- 1.Yandex.
- 2.Mydans, Seth. Comrade Couturier Finds Fame in Russian Rag Trade. The New York Times. 13 March 2004.
- 3.Pavel, Makarov. Вячеслав ЗАЙЦЕВ: я устал плевать против ветра. Газета "Молодежь Эстонии". 12 June 1998.
- 4.Tyumen State Oil and Gas University.
- 5.Sleeman, Elizabeth. The International Who's Who 2004. Routledge. 1865. 2004. 1-85743-217-7.
- 6.Sandul, Irina. Local designers: Too sexy for the public?. Russia Journal. 5 May 2002.
- 7.Aldersey-Williams, Hugh. World Design: Nationalism and Globalism in Design. Rizzoli. 110. 1992. 0-8478-1461-0.
- 8.Binyon, Michael. Life in Russia. H. Hamilton. 165. 1983. 0-241-10982-5.
- 9.Schultze, Sydney. Culture and customs of Russia. Greenwood Publishing Group. 74. 2000. 0-313-31101-3.
- 10.Segertová, Magdalena. Le roi de la mode russe, Slava Zaitsev, présente ses modèles à Prague. Radio Praha. 15 April 2003.
- 11.Kanievsky, Natalie. Versace on the Volga. Haaretz. 11 October 2006.
- 12.Russian designer showcases creations. The Tribune. 11 November 2008.
- 13.Fashion Week in Moscow. Slava Zaitsev.
- 14.[email protected]. Коллекция Pret-a-Porter De Luxe. 23 October 2008.
- 15.Rosenthal, Andrew. Moscow unveils its spring fashions. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 12. 3 April 1984.
- 16.Deloffre, Claude. Paris Designer Thierry Mugler Wows Moscow Fashion: If his collection of patent-leather hot pants and micro-miniskirts didn't leave the Soviets breathless, his runway models, sets and music did. Los Angeles Times. 20 July 1990.
- 17.Style-eyes. The Age. 2 April 2004.
- 18.Hofheinz, Paul. Who to call in the Soviet Union now. Fortune Magazine. 2 December 1991.
- 19.Cornwell, Rupert. Raisa Gorbachev. The Independent. 21 September 1999.
- 20.Rinehart, Dianne. The Mode in Moscow For Soviets, Pursuit of Fashion Is Now Acceptable but Goods Still Hard to Get. Los Angeles Times. 9 January 1989.
- 21.Raisa Gorbachev's Stylist to Supply Designs to U.S. Los Angeles Times. 12 August 1987.
- 22.Ross, Nancy L. Bringing Soviet Designs To the American Market;Firm Makes Deal for Russian Fashions. Washington Post. 7 October 1987.
- 23.La Ferla, Ruth. Soviet Chic. New York Times. 31 July 1988.
- 24.Bouhana, Brigitte. Entretien avec le styliste Slava Zaitsev L'élégance des Soviétiques. Le Monde. 31 January 1988.
- 25.Beumers, Birgit. Pop culture Russia!. ABC-CLIO. 356–358. 2005. 1-85109-459-8.
- 26.Fashion Bank. Вячеслав Зайцев (Vyacheslav Zaitsev).
- 27.Aus der Farbennot eine Tugend gemacht. Hamburger Abendblatt. 5. 14 September 1989.
- 28.Der "rote Dior" zieht nicht nur Raissa an. Hamburger Abendblatt. 4. 13 September 1989.
- 29.Russland.ru. Ausstellung des russischen Modedesigners Wjatscheslaw Saizew begann in Moskau. 11 November 2004.
- 30.Brozan, Nadine. Chronicle. New York Times. 14 September 1992.
- 31.Cosmetics International. L'Oreal's perfume perestroika. 25 February 1992.
- 32.ICB. L'Oréal has launched its first Russian couturier's perfume. 27 January 1992.
- 33.Edwards, Michael. Fragrances of the World 2008. Fragrances of the World. 65. 2007. 978-0-9756097-3-6.
- 34.Brozan, Nadine. Chronicle. The New York Times. 14 September 1992.
- 35.Myjane.ru. Слава Зайцев: "Мир искусства". Конкурс художников — модельеров им. Надежды Ламановой пройдет в новом формате. 16 May 2006.
- 36.la Repubblica. Russia, faccia da bambola cercasi. 12 May 1996.
- 37.Edwards, Michael. Fragrances of the World 2008. Fragrances of the World. 68. 2007. 978-0-9756097-3-6.
- 38.Reyes Guitian, Belen. Lebed, un "sex symbol" de hormigón. El Mundo. 30 June 1995.
- 39.Banerjee, Neela. Russian Politicians Turn To Image-Makers for Style. The Wall Street Journal. 27 June 1996.
- 40.yes Cite Russian law. Президент Российской Федерации. УКАЗ. 779. 27 May 1996. О присуждении Государственных премий Российской Федерации в области литературы и искусства 1995 года. President of Russia. Ukaz. On the awarding of the State Prize of the Russian Federation in the field of literature and the arts for 1995.
- 41.Russia Journal. Dedication to an ideal. 19 January 2001.
- 42.Kondorsky, Alexander. Putina's Threads Stir Up Britain. Russia Journal. 4 July 2003.
- 43.RZN.info. "Slava Zaitsev. Men's Wear": знаменитый российский кутюрье открыл в Рязани фирменный салон-магазин мужской одежды. 14 February 2005.
- 44.Time Magazine. Russia. 21 September 2007.
- 45.Kommersant. Three Dimensions of Russian Elite. 12 January 2007.
- 46.Gee, Alastair. Russian Fashion Weeks Hobbled by Overlap. Women's Wear Daily. 9 April 2008.
- 47.Malpas, Anna. In the spotlight. The St. Petersburg Times. 10 August 2007.
- 48.Najibullah, Farangis. Turkmenistan: Moscow Designer Eyes Turkmen Fashion, As Locals Vie With Strict Dress Code. RFE/RL. 18 June 2008.
- 49.An evening of Russian culture held in Milan. Philippine News Agency. 28 September 2008.
- 50.Moscow News. Russian Fashion Week. 26 March 2009.
- 51.Стала известна причина смерти Вячеслава Зайцева. Izvestia. 30 April 2023.
- 52.Goscilo, Helena. Russia — Women — Culture. Indiana University Press. 82–83. 1996. 0-253-21044-5.
- 53.Voice of Russia. Russian culture navigator.
- 54.Smetanina, Svetlana. Fashion: more show, more business. Russia Behind The Headlines. 20 March 2008.
- 55.Smetanina, Svetlana. Rebirth of Pavlovoposad Shawls. Moscow News. 21 September 2007.
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Slava Zaitsev worked in fashion design, television production and costume design. He was employed by Channel One Russia. He belonged to Russian Academy of Arts. Zaitsev received People's Artist of the Russian Federation, Order of the Badge of Honour, Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class, Medal "For Labour Valour", Medal "Veteran of Labour" and VDNKh gold medal.
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