Sergey Mikhalkov
Russian author and playwright of children's books
Born
March 13th, 1913
112 years ago
Died
August 27th, 2009
15 years ago — 96 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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An influential Russian author and playwright, contributed significantly to children's literature and poetry. Mikhalkov's works include 'Genrikh's Adventures' and 'The Circus'. He also wrote the lyrics for the national anthem of the Soviet Union and later the Russian Federation. His career spanned several decades, engaging with various themes in literature and theater. In addition to writing for children, he wrote plays and screenplays that were staged across the Soviet Union.
Wrote the lyrics for the Soviet national anthem
Authored numerous children's books
Created plays performed in Soviet theaters
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