Alexander Alexandrov
Also known as MikeaAlexander Vasilyevich Alexandrovl velikof
Russian Soviet composer
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Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov (Russian: Александр Васильевич Александров) (April 1(13), 1883 - July 8, 1946) was a Russian composer, the founder of the Red Army Choir, who wrote the music for the national anthem of the Soviet Union. In 2001, it became the anthem of the Russian Federation (with new lyrics). He was born on April 13 in Plakhino, a village south-east of Moscow. As a boy his singing was so impressive that he travelled to Saint Petersburg to become a chorister in Kazan Cathedral.
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1983 Soviet stamp honoring the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Alexandrov
Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov (13 April [O.S. 1 April] 1883 – 8 July 1946; born Koptelov or Koptelev), was a Soviet and Russian composer and founder of the Alexandrov Ensemble, who wrote the music for the State Anthem of the Soviet Union, which in 2000 became the National Anthem of the Russian Federation (with new lyrics). During his career, he also worked as a professor of the Moscow Conservatory, and became a Doctor of Arts. His work was recognized by the awards of the title of People's Artist of the USSR and two Stalin Prizes.
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