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MOSCOW, October 16 The work of composer Gennady Gladkov will remain with us, his melodies, which are heard in films, are still popular, said Senator Grigory Karasin.
Soviet and Russian composer Gennady Gladkov died at his home at the age of 89, his assistant Malik Aminov said.
““This is a legend of music, not only in the usual sense. He also wrote music for films, we grew up on this,” Karasin said.
“We bow to him for his creativity and the kingdom of heaven,” said the parliamentarian, noting that his “melodies will remain with us forever.”
Gladkov was born in Moscow in 1935 into a family of musicians. He wrote music for such animated films as “The Kid and Carlson”, “Well, Just Wait!”, “The Blue Puppy”, “How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song” and many others. His works can also be heard in the films “12 Chairs”, “An Ordinary Miracle”, “Gentlemen of Fortune”, “Dog in the Manger”, “New Year’s Adventures of Masha and Viti” and others. In addition, the composer also composed music for theatrical productions. Since 1998, Gennady Gladkov has been an Honored Artist of the RSFSR, since 2002 — People's Artist of Russia.