Vladimir Vavilov
Russian guitarist, lutenist and composer
About Vladimir Vavilov
Lived 1925 – 1973 (aged 47). Vladimir Vavilov was a Russian composer, lutenist, classical guitarist and guitarist.
Vladimir Fyodorovich Vavilov (; 5 May 1925 – 11 March 1973)
Poets Anri Volokhonsky and Alexei Khvostenko would later set lyrics to this music, the song called "The City of Gold" song (in Russian "Город Золотой"). The song, in turn, would become a hit in the 1980s when it was performed by Boris Grebenshchikov and his band Aquarium for the soundtrack for the film Assa.
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Who was Vladimir Vavilov?
Russian guitarist, lutenist and composer (1925-1973)
When was Vladimir Vavilov born?
Vladimir Vavilov was born on 5 May 1925 in Saint Petersburg.
When did Vladimir Vavilov die?
Vladimir Vavilov died on 11 March 1973 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Vladimir Vavilov's occupation?
Vladimir Vavilov was a composer, lutenist, classical guitarist and guitarist.
What nationality was Vladimir Vavilov?
Vladimir Vavilov was Russian.
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