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Boris Markov

1924 – 1977

Russian opera director

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About Boris Markov

Lived 1924 – 1977 (aged 53). Boris Markov was a Russian actor, politician and opera director.

Boris Markov (March 7, 1924, village Khitekushkan' (now Tautovskoye Rural Settlement, Alikovsky District, Chuvash Republic) Chuvash AO, USSR - March 25, 1977, Moscow, USSR) was a Soviet, Chuvash actor and theater director, People's Artist of the RSFSR, People Artist of the Chuvash ASSR, the founder and first director of the Chuvash State Ballet&Opera Theatre.

Biography Boris Markov born on March 7, 1924, in the village of the Alikovsky District in the Chuvash AO (USSR).

Boris Markov was born and spent children's and youthful years in Khitekushkan' village ((Tautovskoye Rural Settlement)) of the Alikovsky District of the Chuvash ASSR. Having graduated from Tavutovsky school arrives in Cheboksary pedagogical college. Having finished training Boris Semyonovich teaches children at native school.

From the Great Patriotic War beginning Boris Semenovich leaves to be at war on the front against Nazi armies, serves in artillery.

After completion of war Boris Markov arrived to study in GITIS. Study passed in the Chuvash studio under hands. M. M. Tarkhanov. 1947 he returned to Cheboksary as the certified specialist. Seven years played leading roles in performances on a scene of the Chuvash academic theater of a name K.V. Ivanov. For a contribution to art Boris Semyonovich is awarded ranks of the national actor of the Chuvash ASSR.

In 1959 B. Markov having finished training in GITIS receives the diploma of the musical director. Him invite to create the Chuvash musical theater, he becomes the main director of theater. Boris Semenovich opens vocal and ballet studios.

In May, 1960 on a scene of the Chuvash state musical drama theater the first Chuvash opera — "Шывармань" (Water-mill) of Feodor Vasilyev is born. After a while B. Markov puts (for the first time in Russia!) B. Mokrousov's opera of "Chapay". Being the main director of the Chuvash musical theater, B. S. Markov in 1968—1972 works as the opera director in the Bolshoi Theatre of the USSR, gives lectures in GITIS, deserves a rank of the assistant professor.

In 1966 Boris Semenovich invite to work in the Ministry of culture of RSFSR. It works as the head of department of opera theaters of Russia.

Boris Semenovich Markov's died on March 25, 1977, in Moscow (USSR).

Legacy of the Master B. Markov is the author of articles on musical theater and book "The Birth of the musical theater of the Chuvashia", "My House", more than 40 articles on the art.

Memory Tautovo school bears his name (Alikovsky district, 2010). Boris Markov's street (Cheboksary)

Relatives Anatoly Markov (statesman) — brother.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Russian Institute of Theatre Arts, Tautovskaya secondary school named after BS Markov
Positions held
Deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union
Awards
Order of the Badge of Honour; People's Artist of the RSFSR; Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
Also known as
Boris Semyonovich Markov

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Boris Markov's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Boris Markov?

Russian opera director (1924-1977)

When was Boris Markov born?

Boris Markov was born on 7 March 1924 in Khodyakovo.

When did Boris Markov die?

Boris Markov died on 25 March 1977 in Moscow.

What was Boris Markov's occupation?

Boris Markov was an actor, politician and opera director.

What nationality was Boris Markov?

Boris Markov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Boris Markov

· Wikidata: Q2396120

· DBpedia: Boris Markov

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