Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov

Russian Soviet composer

Date of Birth: 13-Apr-1883

Place of Birth: Plakhino, Russia

Date of Death: 08-Jul-1946

Profession: composer, military personnel, conductor, choir director, music pedagogue

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov (Russian: ??????´??? ????´?????? ??????´?????; 13 April [O.S.
1 April] 1883 – 8 July 1946) was a Russian Soviet composer, the founder of the Alexandrov Ensemble, who wrote the music for the State Anthem of the Soviet Union, which, in 2000, became the national anthem of Russia (with new lyrics).
During his career, he also worked as a professor of the Moscow State Conservatory, and became a Doctor of Arts.
His work was recognized by the awards of the title of People's Artist of the USSR and the Stalin Prize.