What is Vladimir Vysotskiy's full name?
Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky
Vladimir Vysotskiy nickname(s):
Владимир Высоцкий, Владимир Семенович Высоцкий, Vladimir Vysotsky
Vladimir Vysotskiy date of birth:
January 25, 1938
How old was Vladimir Vysotskiy when died?
42
Where was Vladimir Vysotskiy born?
Moscow, Russia
When did Vladimir Vysotskiy die?
July 25, 1980
Where did Vladimir Vysotskiy die?
Moscow, Russia
Why did Vladimir Vysotskiy die?
Heart Attack (result Of Alcoholism)
How tall is Vladimir Vysotskiy?
5' 7" (170 cm)
Vladimir Vysotskiy body shape:
Average
What color are Vladimir Vysotskiy's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Vladimir Vysotskiy's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Vladimir Vysotskiy gay or straight?
Straight
What is Vladimir Vysotskiy's ethnicity?
White
What is Vladimir Vysotskiy nationality?
Russian
Where did Vladimir Vysotskiy go to school?
¹ 156, Moscow
Where did Vladimir Vysotskiy go to university?
Moscow Kuibyshev Construction & Engineering Institute
What is Vladimir Vysotskiy's occupation?
Singer, songwriter, poet, actor
Vladimir Vysotskiy claim to fame:
Author of more than 700 songs, played in more than 30 movies, got a tremendous success on stage. One of the most famous personalities in Russia
What genre is Vladimir Vysotskiy's work?
Bard
What instruments does Vladimir Vysotskiy play?
Seven-string guitar, Vocals, Vocals
Short Biography
Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky (Russian: Влади́мир Семёнович Высо́цкий; 25 January 1938 – 25 July 1980) was a Russian singer-songwriter, poet, and actor whose career had an immense and enduring effect on Soviet and Russian culture. He became widely known for his unique singing style and for his lyrics, which featured social and political commentary in often humorous street jargon. He was also a prominent stage and screen actor. Though his work was largely ignored by the official Soviet cultural establishment, he achieved remarkable fame during his lifetime, and to this day exerts significant influence on many of Russia's popular musicians and actors who wish to emulate his iconic status.