Sergei Wladimirowitsch Michalkow

Musician · 1913–2009

Sergei Michalkow was not only a celebrated author of children's books but also wrote the lyrics for the Soviet and Russian national anthems.

His character Uncle Styopa, a friendly policeman, became a beloved figure in Russian children's literature.

Michalkow was married to Natalia Petrovna Konchalovskaya for 53 years until her death in 1988.

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Biography

Early Life

Sergei Wladimirowitsch Michalkow was born on March 13, 1913, in Moscow into the noble Mikhalkov family. He was the son of Vladimir Aleksandrovich Mikhalkov and Olga Mikhailovna (née Glebova). Growing up in a culturally rich environment, Michalkow developed a passion for literature early on, which would shape his future career as a prominent author.

Career

Michalkow's literary career took off in the 1930s, where he quickly became one of the most popular poets for children in the Soviet Union, rivaling notable figures like Korney Chukovsky and Samuil Marshak. His beloved character, Uncle Styopa, a friendly policeman, became a staple in children's literature. In 1942, during World War II, his work caught the attention of Joseph Stalin, who commissioned him to write the lyrics for a new national anthem. The anthem, which debuted on January 1, 1944, became a significant part of Soviet identity. After Stalin's death, Michalkow adapted the lyrics again in 1970, ensuring his lasting influence on Russian culture.

Personal Life

In 1936, Michalkow married Natalia Petrovna Konchalovskaya, with whom he shared a long and fulfilling marriage until her passing in 1988. He later married Yulia Valeryevna Subbotina, a physics professor, in 1997. Michalkow's personal life was marked by his dedication to literature and his family, reflecting the values he often portrayed in his works.

Legacy

Throughout his life, Michalkow received numerous accolades for his contributions to literature, including the prestigious USSR State Prize and the Hero of Socialist Labour award. His works continue to resonate with readers, and his legacy as a key figure in Russian literature remains influential even after his passing on August 27, 2009.

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Achievements

Award

Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"

Award: USSR State Prize
Award: Zhukov Medal
Award: Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Award: Order of the Red Banner
Award: Hero of Socialist Labour
Award: Order of Honour
Award: Order of the October Revolution
Award: Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class
Award: Polish Cultural Merit Order
Award: Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class
Award: Order of Friendship of Peoples
Award: Order of the Red Star
Award: Medal "For the Defence of Odessa"
Award: Medal "For the Defence of Sevastopol"
Award: Medal "For the Capture of Budapest"
Award: Medal "For the Capture of Vienna"
Award: Medal "For the Liberation of Prague"
Award: Medal of Krupskaya
Award: Medal "Veteran of Labour"
Award: Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Award: Alexander Fadeyev Medal
Award: Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Award: Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Award: Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
Award: Lenin Prize
Award: Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
Award: Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class
Award: Ushinsky Medal
Award: Order of Friendship
Award: Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Award: Order of the Smile
Award: Stalin Prize, 2nd degree
Award: Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"
Award: Golden Calf
Award: Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called
Award: Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Award: Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Award: Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Award: Jubilee Medal "60 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Award: Jubilee Medal "70 Years of the Armed Forces of the USSR"
Award: Order of Cyril and Methodius
Award: Order of the People's Republic of Bulgaria
Award: Star of People's Friendship in Gold
Award: Order of the Badge of Honour
Award: Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Mongolian People's Revolution"
Award: Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh
Award: Order of Lenin
Award: Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Award: Star of People's Friendship

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