Vladimir Vysotsky (January 25, 1938 - July 25, 1980) was a poet,
singer, and actor whose work had an immeasurable and lasting effect
on Russian culture. His songs explored a vast variety of topics,
ranging from comedy to social and political commentary. With the
impressive poetical quality of his lyrics, he quickly outgrew the
label of "a bard." In the time when many poets and performers were
under heavy scrutiny and censorship by the government, Vysotsky
dared to speak his mind and due to his immense popularity with the
Soviet people, he was left largely ignored by the authorities.
Vysotsky died of a heart attack on July 25, 1980, though many
speculate that alcohol and drug use may have also contributed to
his early death. In the short span of twenty years, Vysotsky had
produced nearly 2000 songs and poems. To this day, he remains an
icon for the Russian people and has had a deep influence on the
Russian musicians of today. This dual-language collection of his
work strives to give a glimpse into the creative mind of Russia's
greatest singer.
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