Vadim Alekseyevich Kozin

Born:: March 21, 1903 (O.S. March 8), Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died:: December 19, 1994, Magadan, Russia
Nationality:: Soviet, Russian
Profession(s):: Singer, Songwriter, Composer

Early Life and Education

Born into a family with a musical background. His mother was a singer, and his stepfather played the violin.
Showed early musical talent and began performing as a child.
Received informal musical training.

Career and Major Achievements

Rose to prominence in the 1930s as one of the Soviet Union's most popular tenor singers.
Known for his distinctive voice, romantic repertoire, and interpretations of Russian romances and folk songs.
His career was interrupted by his arrest in 1944 on fabricated charges and subsequent exile to Magadan.
Continued to perform in Magadan, maintaining a loyal following despite his exile.
Rehabilitated in 1976, but his career never fully recovered to its pre-war heights.

Notable Works

Discography (Selected)

Title	Notes
Various Singles and EPs	Numerous recordings of popular songs and romances, released throughout his career.
Post-Rehabilitation Recordings	Recordings made after his rehabilitation, though less widely distributed.

Legacy and Impact

Vadim Alekseyevich Kozin's musical talent and distinctive voice earned him immense popularity in the Soviet Union. The hardships of his later life and exile cast a tragic shadow, but his recordings continue to be appreciated, preserving the legacy of a renowned artist. This is a short Vadim Kozin biography highlighting his most notable contributions.