Alexander Galich
Soviet musician and writer (1918–1977)
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Summary
Alexander Galich was born on October 19, 1918[1], in Dnipro[2]. He died on December 15, 1977[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], playwright[7], composer[8], and songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,714 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery[11]
- Child: Grigory Mikhnov-Vaytenko[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13]
- Occupation: screenwriter[14], singer[15], singer-songwriter[16], guitarist[17], lyricist[18], chansonnier[19], human rights defender[20], Liedermacher[21]
- Field of work: poetry[22], chanson[23], screenplay[24], drama[25], literature[26]
- Educated at: Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: bard song[29]
- Commons category: Alexandre Galitch[30]
- Cause of death: electrocution[31]
- Family name: Ginzburg[32], Galich[33]
- Given name: Aleksandr[34]
- Pseudonym: Галич[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alexandre Galitch[36]
- Instrument: voice[37]
- Described by source: Russian literature of the 20th century. Volume 1, 2005[38], Russian writers. The Modern Era[39], Faces of Moscow[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[41]
- Birth name: Александр Аронович Гинзбург[42]
- Name in native language: Алексáндр Гáлич[43]
Why It Matters
Alexander Galich has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Alexander Galich born?
Alexander Galich was born in Dnipro[2].
Where did Alexander Galich die?
Alexander Galich passed away in Paris[4].
What did Alexander Galich do for work?
Alexander Galich worked as a poet[5], writer[6], playwright[7], composer[8], and songwriter[9].
Where did Alexander Galich go to school?
Alexander Galich was educated at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute[27].