Vasily Lebedev-Kumach

Vasily Lebedev-Kumach (1898–1949) was a Russian poet, writer and songwriter.

Also recorded as Vasily Ivanovich Lebedev-Kumach.

Overview

Also worked under the name Лебедев-Кумач.

Born at Moscow in 1898, died at Moscow in 1949.

In detail

Vasily Lebedev-Kumach studied at Lomonosov Moscow State University. the recorded working language is Russian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are song and verse. The authority associates the name with socialist realism.

Positions recorded include deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. Membership is recorded of USSR Union of Writers.

Distinctions recorded are Stalin Prize, Medal "For the Victory over Japan", Order of the Badge of Honour and Order of the Red Banner of Labour.

Sources

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    “Vasily Lebedev-Kumach”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1396852: Vasily Lebedev-Kumach

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