Vladimir Vysotsky
Biography
Vladimir Vysotsky was a Soviet poet, singer-songwriter, and actor. In the course of his career, he wrote some 700 songs that were extremely popular in the USSR. He starred in 28 films, gave many concerts, and had a great influence on Soviet and Russian culture. His life has been the subject of many films and books.
Personal information
Known for: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 25/01/1938
Date of death: 25/07/1980
Place of birth: Moscow, RSFSR, USSR