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Monument to Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky in Magadan #97654718
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Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky Russian: ÃâûðôøÃÂüøÃ⬠áõüÃâýþòøÃâ¡ ÃâÃâ¹ÃÂþÃÂÃâ úøù; IPA: [vlÃÂÃËdòimòêr sòêÃËmòõnÃâ¢vòêtÃ⢠vèÃËsotskòêj]; 25 January 1938 ââ¬â 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.
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