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Boris Godjunov

1941 – 2015

Bulgarian singer

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Lived 1941 – 2015 (aged 74). Boris Godjunov was a Bulgarian singer.

Boris Gudjunov (; 22 May 1941 – 14 June 2015) was a Bulgarian singer and symbol of the Bulgarian popular music during the People's Republic of Bulgaria.

Career He was born in Pazardjik, Bulgaria. Godjunov finished his education in Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (VITIS "Krastio Sarafov" or (ВИТИЗ "Кръстю Сарафов") and appeared frequently in the Bulgarian National Radio.

He also gained international fame by singing in tours in the Soviet Union, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Cuba, Algeria and Japan.

He was one of the few survivors of a plane crash on December 21, 1971, a fatal air disaster that killed prominent Bulgarian singer Pasha Hristova. For a long period of time following the accident, Godjunov retreated from public eye.

In the 1990s, he returned to the limelight in partnership with Borislav Grancharov and Boyan Ivanov to form the trio "Bo Bo Bo" (in Bulgarian: Бо Бо Бо).

In 1998, he was awarded the Golden Orpheus Award for overall creativity.

Songs "Hope" (in Bulgarian Надежда) "The world is full with girls" (in Bulgarian С момичета е пълен света)

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Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts
Also known as
Boris Gudjunov, Boris Gudzhunov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Boris Godjunov?

Bulgarian singer (1941-2015)

When was Boris Godjunov born?

Boris Godjunov was born on 22 May 1941 in Pazardzhik.

When did Boris Godjunov die?

Boris Godjunov died on 14 June 2015 in Sofia.

What was Boris Godjunov's occupation?

Boris Godjunov was a singer.

What nationality was Boris Godjunov?

Boris Godjunov was Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Boris Godjunov

· Wikidata: Q12273679

· DBpedia: Boris Godjunov

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