About Vladimir Shainsky
Vladimir Yakovlevich Shainsky (Russian: Владимир Яковлевич Шаинский,; 12 December 1925 – 25 December 2017) was a Soviet and Russian composer. He was a recipient of the People's Artist of the RSFSR (1986). His first compositional works were a string quartet, created in 1963 during his studies at the Baku Conservatory, and a symphony, written in 1965. He created music and songs for cartoons such as Cheburashka, Katerok, Mamontenok and Kroshka Enot; also for films including Breakfast. In the 1950s, Shainsky played in Leonid Utyosov's orchestra, taught students, and worked as a music manager at various dance orchestras.
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