Pavel Vasilyevich Rudakov[a] (15 July 1915 – 16 January 1993) was a Soviet musician (concertina player) and film actor, the member of the estrada duet of Rudakov & Nechayev, which was popular in the 1950s.[1] He was the Merited Artist of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (1961).[2]
Pavel Vasilyevich Rudakov Павел Васильевич Рудаков | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1915 Tula, Russian Empire |
| Died | 16 January 1993 (aged 77) Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Genres | estrada |
| Occupation(s) | musician, film actor |
| Instrument | concertina |
| Years active | 1948–1990 |
Early life
editPavel Rudakov was born in Tula on 15 July 1915. He worked at the Tula Weapons Factory, then – at circus and at philharmonic hall. He fought in World War II.[1]
Duet Rudakov & Nechayev
editHe met Veniamin Nechayev in Khabarovsk during their military service in the post-war years. After demobilization they worked in Far East Philharmonic Hall for about three years.[1]
In 1948, Rudakov and Nechayev formed a estrada duet and gave first concert in Leningrad. They accompanied themselves; lyrics for them were written by Konstantinov, Ratser, Grey, Merlin. Lyrics were written on topical issues (In newspaper at morning – in verse at evening) thus shaping the popularity of the duet which had become one of the signs of the times of the Khrushchev Thaw.[1] Even Nikita Khrushchev himself treated Rudakov and Nechayev with sympathy; artists were invited to important meetings on cultural issues.[3]
In 1962, the duet was dissolved.[1] The duet was reunited one time specifically for filming in Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears – director invited them to participate in the movie, with a view to recreation the atmosphere of 1950s.[2]
Later years and death
editAfter 1962, Rudakov worked on solo career and was a mentor of new generation performers. He died on 16 January 1993 in Saint Petersburg.[2]
Filmography
editSee also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Uvarova, Yelizaveta, ed. (2004). "Рудаков и Нечаев" [Rudakov and Nechayev]. Эстрада в России. XX век. Энциклопедия [Estrada in Russia. XX century. Encyclopedia.] (in Russian). Moscow: Олма-Пресс. pp. 584–585. ISBN 978-5-224-04462-7.
- ^ a b c "Павел Рудаков - Биография". kino-teatr.ru (in Russian).
- ^ Terikov, Georgiy (2005). Куплеты в цирке и на эстраде [Couplets in circus and estrada] (in Russian). Moscow: РОССПЭН. p. 172. ISBN 978-5-8243-0669-9.
- ^ Улица полна неожиданностей 1958 at IMDb
- ^ a b c d e "Павел Рудаков - Фильмография". kino-teatr.ru (in Russian).
- ^ Не имей 100 рублей... 1959 at IMDb
- ^ Удар! Еще удар! 1968 at IMDb
- ^ Москва слезам не верит 1980 at IMDb
- ^ Бумажные глаза Пришвина 1990 at IMDb
External links
edit- П.Рудаков и В.Нечаев - сатирические куплеты "Прочитали мы газеты с Пал Васильичем вдвоем..." (1961) on YouTube