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Edition 19 (1984) Winner
Andrei Andreyevich Voznesensky
アンドレイ・アンドレーヴィチ・ヴォズネセンスキー
Andrei Andreyevich Voznesensky
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1933-05-12 （Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union）
- Died
- 2010-06-01 （Peredelkino, Leninsky District, Moscow Oblast, Russia） age 77
- Nationality
- Soviet Union, Russia
- Languages
- Russian
- Residence History
- Moscow → Peredelkino (near Moscow)
Career
- Occupations
- Poet, Writer, Lyricist
- Active Years
- 1958-2010
- Memberships
- Russian Academy of Education (honorary member), American Academy of Arts and Letters (honorary member), Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts (honorary member), Académie Goncourt (honorary member), European Academy of Poetry (honorary member)
- Influenced By
- Boris Pasternak, Vladimir Mayakovsky, Pablo Neruda
- Influenced
- The Russian "Sixtiers" generation, Yevgeny Yevtushenko (as peer/influential figure), Bella Akhmadulina (contemporary poets)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow Architectural Institute | — | Department of Architecture | 工学士 | 1953–1957 | Soviet Union |
Moscow Architectural Institute
Department of Architecture
Degree:
工学士
Period:
1953–1957
Year of Graduation:
1957
Country:
Soviet Union
Studied architecture but later turned to poetry
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | USSR State Prize | Collection "Stained-glass Master" | — | Government of the Soviet Union | 受賞 |
| 2008 | Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 2nd class | — | — | Russian Federation | 受賞 |
| 2004 | Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 3rd class | — | — | Russian Federation | 受賞 |
| 1983 | Order of the Red Banner of Labour | — | — | Soviet Union | 受賞 |
| 2010 | Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation (posthumous) | — | — | Government of the Russian Federation | 追贈 |
| 2003 | Golden Badge of Honour "Public Recognition" | — | — | — | 受賞 |
USSR State Prize
1978
Work:
Collection "Stained-glass Master"
Organization:
Government of the Soviet Union
Result:
受賞
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 2nd class
2008
Organization:
Russian Federation
Result:
受賞
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" 3rd class
2004
Organization:
Russian Federation
Result:
受賞
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
1983
Organization:
Soviet Union
Result:
受賞
Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation (posthumous)
2010
Organization:
Government of the Russian Federation
Result:
追贈
Golden Badge of Honour "Public Recognition"
2003
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Triangular Pear
1962 Poetry collectionOne of his early landmark works, containing poems that showcase his symbolic imagery and modern themes.
Urban lifeModernitySymbolism
Antiworlds
1964 Poetry collectionAn experimental collection using striking metaphors; later adapted for the stage.
War and horrorIndividual vs historySymbols
Adaptations
- [Theatre] Antiworlds (stage performance) (1965)
Translations
- Antiworlds (bilingual edition)
Stained-glass Master
1976 Poetry collectionA mid-career major work noted for symbolism and lyricism; it formed the basis for his 1978 State Prize.
Art and poetryMemoryPersonal fate
Million of Scarlet Roses (lyrics)
1984 Song lyricsLyrics written for singer Alla Pugacheva; a widely known pop-culture hit.
LovePopular culture
Juno and Avos (rock opera libretto)
1979 Rock opera (libretto)Libretto for a rock opera based on historical figures; achieved theatrical success.
HistoryTheatreLove and tragedy
Adaptations
- [Stage] Juno and Avos (stage production) (1979)
Bibliography
- The Triangular Pear
- Antiworlds
- Stained-glass Master
- Violoncello Oakleaf
- Videoms and Fortune Telling by the Book
- Million of Scarlet Roses (lyrics)
- Juno and Avos (libretto)
Adaptations
- Antiworlds → Stage performance at Taganka Theatre (1965)
- Juno and Avos → Performed at Lenkom Theatre
- Several poems adapted into songs and theatrical works
Translations of Works
- Antiworlds and "The Fifth Ace" (bilingual edition ed. Patricia Blake & Max Hayward, 1967)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Use of bold metaphors and symbolismPoetry composed with performance/recitation in mindComplex rhythmic and sound effects
- Recurring Motifs
- War and horrorArchitecture and urban imageryPersonal fate and memory
Health
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Stroke2000年代中頃–2010年Suffered multiple strokes in later years, which limited activity and led to reclusiveness.
Legacy
Voznesensky is regarded as one of the leading Soviet/Russian poets, known for performance-oriented poetry and popular appeal. He received numerous honors and honorary memberships; minor planet 3723 is named after him.
Academic Societies
- Russian Academy of Education (honorary member)
- American Academy of Arts and Letters (honorary member)
- Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts (honorary member)
- Académie Goncourt (honorary member)
Archives
- Stanford University Libraries (Andrei Voznesenskii Papers)
- Literary archives in Russia
In Popular Culture
- Widely known as the lyricist of Alla Pugacheva's hit "Million of Scarlet Roses"
- Achieved theatrical success with the rock opera "Juno and Avos"
- Gained mass popularity through stadium recitations and performances
Quotes
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I believe in symbols. I understood that architecture was burned out in me. I became a poet.
Source: Interview / memoir -
Mr. Voznesensky's recitation of this poem was electrifying, but it may be that the element of performance bulked necessarily larger than the poem's emotional impact.
Source: John Bayley (critic)
Trivia
- Held stadium-scale poetry readings in the 1960s, achieving popular fame.
- Was publicly criticized by Nikita Khrushchev in 1962.
- Minor planet 3723 Voznesenskij named in his honor.
- Spent later years in Peredelkino; died there in 2010 and was buried at Novodevichy Cemetery.
- Some poems were translated into English by figures including W. H. Auden.