Alexander Vertinsky

Russian and Soviet artist and singer (1889–1957)

Alexander Nikolayevich Vertinsky (Russian: Александр Николаевич Вертинский; 20 March [O.S. 8 March] 1889 – May 21, 1957) was a Russian and Soviet artist, poet, singer, composer, cabaret artist and actor who exerted seminal influence on the Russian tradition of artistic singing.

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