Vladimir Vysotsky

Soviet singer-songwriter and actor (1938–1980)
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Vladimir Vysotsky

Summary

Vladimir Vysotsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on January 25, 1938[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on July 25, 1980[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and singer-songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,447 views/month, #6,970 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Vladimir Vysotsky's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky passed away in Moscow[4].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky was born on January 25, 1938[3].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky died on July 25, 1980[5].
  • Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky's father was Semyon Vysotsky[13].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky's mother was Nina Vysotskaya[14].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky's mother was Evgenia Vysotskya-Likhalatova[15].
  • Among Vladimir Vysotsky's spouses was Izolda Vysotskya[16].
  • Among Vladimir Vysotsky's spouses was Marina Vlady[17].
  • Among Vladimir Vysotsky's spouses was Lyudmila Abramova[18].
  • A child of Vladimir Vysotsky was Arkady Vysotsky[19].
  • A child of Vladimir Vysotsky was Nikita Vysotsky[20].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[21].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky's professions included poet[6].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky worked as a writer[7].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky worked as a film actor[8].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky worked as a stage actor[9].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky's professions included singer-songwriter[10].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky worked as a guitarist[22].
  • Among Vladimir Vysotsky's employers was Taganka Theatre[23].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky was employed by Moscow Pushkin Drama Theatre[24].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky was educated at Moscow Art Theatre School[25].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky's education included a stint at Moscow State University of Civil Engineering[26].
  • Vladimir Vysotsky received the USSR State Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Vladimir Vysotsky… he was born on January 25, 1938[3]. His father was Semyon Vysotsky[13]. Mothers listed include Nina Vysotskaya[14], 1912–2003[28], of Soviet Union[29] and Evgenia Vysotskya-Likhalatova[15], 1918–1988[30], of Soviet Union[31].

Education

Educated at Moscow Art Theatre School[25], a drama school[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1943[34] and Moscow State University of Civil Engineering[26], a national research university[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1921[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], singer-songwriter[10], and guitarist[22]. Employers include Taganka Theatre[23], a theatre company[38], in Russia[39], founded in 1946[40] and Moscow Pushkin Drama Theatre[24], a theatre company[41], in Russia[42], founded in 1950[43].

Recognition

Awards received include USSR State Prize[27], a Soviet state award[44], in Soviet Union[45], founded in 1966[46]; Prize of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia[47], an award[48], in Russia[49], founded in 2003[50]; and Merited Artist of the RSFSR[51], a title of honor[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1931[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include Izolda Vysotskya[16], an actor[55], 1937–2018[56], of Soviet Union[57], awarded the People's Artist of the Russian Federation[58]; Marina Vlady[17], an actor[59], b. 1938[60], of France[61], awarded the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress[62]; and Lyudmila Abramova[18], an actor[63], 1939–2023[64], of Soviet Union[65]. Children include Arkady Vysotsky[19], an actor[66], b. 1962[67], of Soviet Union[68] and Nikita Vysotsky[20], an actor[69], b. 1964[70], of Soviet Union[71], awarded the Merited worker of culture of the Russian Federation[72].

Death and Burial

Vladimir Vysotsky died on July 25, 1980[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[73]. Burial took place at Vagankovo Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Vladimir Vysotsky include Sokol Airport[74], an airport[75], in Russia[76] and 2374 Vladvysotskij[77], an asteroid[78].

Why It Matters

Vladimir Vysotsky ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,447 views/month, #6,970 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

Entities named for him include Sokol Airport[74], an airport[75], in Russia[76] and 2374 Vladvysotskij[77], an asteroid[78].

FAQs

Where was Vladimir Vysotsky born?

Born in Moscow[2], Vladimir Vysotsky…

Where did Vladimir Vysotsky die?

Vladimir Vysotsky died in Moscow[4].

Who were Vladimir Vysotsky's parents?

Vladimir Vysotsky's father was Semyon Vysotsky[13]. Vladimir Vysotsky's mother was Nina Vysotskaya[14].

Who was Vladimir Vysotsky married to?

Vladimir Vysotsky's spouses include Izolda Vysotskya[16], Marina Vlady[17], and Lyudmila Abramova[18].

What did Vladimir Vysotsky do for work?

Vladimir Vysotsky worked as poet[6], writer[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and singer-songwriter[10].

Where did Vladimir Vysotsky go to school?

Vladimir Vysotsky was educated at Moscow Art Theatre School[25] and Moscow State University of Civil Engineering[26].

What awards did Vladimir Vysotsky receive?

Honors received include USSR State Prize[27], Prize of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia[47], and Merited Artist of the RSFSR[51].

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  1. 4d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Relative Aleksey Vysotsky, Aleksandr Vysotsky, Irena Vysotskaya
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    Mother Nina Vysotskaya, Evgenia Vysotskya-Likhalatova
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