The names of Pakhmutov and Dobronravov always go together. And on the creative path, and in life, being an example for many people not only in their attitude to life, but also as a guiding beacon, thanks to their creations: songs, melodies and poems created over many years of successful creativity.
Short biography of Dobronravov Nikolaev Nikolaevich
So, first things first. Dobronravov Nikolai Nikolaevich was born in St. Petersburg (then, in 1928 - Leningrad) in a family of intelligent people who from a young age instilled in him a love of art. When the boy was 14 years old, had to be evacuated to Moscow suburbs - the war did not spare anyone. These years will forever be engraved in his memory, later they will spill over into the texts of verses and songs that are amazing in depth.
He received two educations: an actor and a teacher. For a long time, hesitated to make a choice in favor of teaching literature or writing books. The meeting with her beloved woman put everything in its place.
Personal life
One of his most successful days, the poet considers a meeting with Alexandra Pakhmutova in 1956, when they began to work on the first general project: a children's song for transmission. This is exactly the same Love, which is written in novels and films: for fifty years the couple have never parted, and still in their eyes the fire of love shines, lit more than half a century ago.
They got married six months after the first date, continuing to walk hand in hand all their lives: in the family, at home, and at their favorite work. Unfortunately, the genius couple does not have children: the family of Nikolai Nikolaevich Dobronravov is only his beloved Alechka. But, who knows: would they create such a record number of songs, poems and melodies if the children were still there? Maybe it is the will from above that they do not spray their talent on other aspects of life, completely giving themselves to art?
One of the best tandems of the Soviet space
The creative union "Pakhmutova and Dobronravov" for many years of activity has created a great many of the brightest songs, popular not only in the Union of Republics, but also abroad. The couple did not focus on one topic of propaganda necessary in Soviet times and gladly created hits on the theme of love, sports, the topic of astronautics, geology, which was relevant in the 60-70s. The romance of bonfires - so lovers lovingly called their hits lovers of peace of mind by the fire, with a guitar and a warm company. “The main thing is not to grow old with our hearts”, “How young we were”, “We cannot live without each other”, “Bird of happiness”, “You are my joy” - this is just a minimal list of what was written in tandem of brilliant authors.
The song “Goodbye, Moscow”, which became the anthem of the Olympics in 1980, under which thousands of spectators cried while escorting an eight-meter inflatable bear to the sky, was recognized worldwide.
Literary work
Nikolai Nikolayevich Dobronravov began writing back in his work at the Theater of the Young Spectator, back in the 1950s: already then, in collaboration with actor Grebennikov, the first New Year's dramas, children's plays and fairy tales, which were staged in theaters, were written. And now, some theaters are happy to represent them.
At the dawn of the 60s, a play for children was written, “The Lighthouse Lights Up,” which is still staged at children's parties, and soon a libretto was created, according to which they put on “Ivan Shadrin” a little later. The biography of Nikolai Nikolayevich Dobronravov has close cooperation with the publishing house “Young Guard” - one of the largest in the Soviet space. Thanks to this, the following works were published:
- "Hawk Island."
- "The lighthouse lights up."
- "Desperate, set sail!".
- "Holidays are coming soon".
- "The third is not superfluous."
The verses of Nikolai Nikolaevich Dobronravov are a separate story, moreover, this is a whole era of lyrical, sincere and soulful lines that plowed the expanses of the Russian-speaking space. Even now, the ingenious poet is not losing ground, presenting the world another brainchild. Over fifty (!) Years of creativity, many poetry collections have been released, which formed the basis of many songs, poetic short stories and reflections on the eternal theme of good and evil, attitudes to life, the soul of a person and his actions. He very sharply touches on the theme of the war, which passed through a thick red line in the biography of Nikolai Nikolayevich Dobronravov, which is deeply reflected in all the famous songs: “Children of the War”, “The Battle Continues Again”, “Belarus”.
“There is no song without fate”
These lines from Dobronravov’s poems became his guiding line in his work: the author believes that a good song should be “experienced” in the process of writing, that is, felt with all the fibers of the soul before bringing listeners to court. And this Nikolay Nikolaevich succeeds like no one else, because the songs on his poems have been performed for several generations. The list of performers includes: Muslim Magomayev, Valentina Tolkunova, Joseph Kobzon, Sofia Rotaru, Yuri Gulyaev, Edita Piekha, Nikolai Baskov, Lev Leschenko, Alexander Gradsky - that is, pop artists who bring light and the height of the human soul to the masses.
Also in the list of performers of songs to Dobronravov’s verses there are well-known groups: “Pesnyary” (the well-known “Belarus” and “Bialowieza Forest” won the hearts of millions of fans of Nikolai’s work), “Syabry”, “Gems”.
The most popular works
Songs on verses of Dobronravov sound for several generations. But, as before, they do not lose their relevance, freshness and depth of transmitted emotions. In the biography of Nikolai Nikolayevich Dobronravov, these hits will forever remain:
- Tenderness is a world-wide hit: not only domestic but also foreign performers include Frida Boccara (France), Lourdes Gil (Cuba), Modern Talking soloist Thomas Anders (Germany), Ingrid (Italy), Slava Pshibylska ( Poland). The text was translated into the languages of many countries, many recognized this song as a "hymn of love." For the first time, “Tenderness” was performed by the great Maya Kristalinskaya, who, with her performance, hardly restrained the tears of enthusiastic emotions from this unique work.
- “A coward does not play hockey” is considered the unspoken anthem of Russian hockey players, which has also been sung several times by contemporary performers: Sergey Mazaev, the group “Brilliant”, and for the first time back in 1968 it was played by Vadim Mulerman.
- “Bird of Happiness” is an optimistic song performed by various artists: V. Leontiev, Vitas, Nadezhda Chepraga.
- “I can not do otherwise” - Valentina Tolkunova performed the song, remaining the hallmark of her all subsequent years. The melody of the singer's voice perfectly emphasizes the lightness and purity of the song beloved by many women for sincerity.
- “You are my melody” - the ingenious performance of Muslim Magomayev gave this work many years of popularity and numerous attempts to sing it.
- "Belovezhskaya Pushcha" - was written in 1975. The song became an unofficial anthem of Belarus. Performed by the group “Pesnyary”, “Syabry”.
The catchphrases of Dobronravov
Some lines of songs so pleased the listeners that they became common nouns, and are widely used to express some special states and feelings.
- “We Can't Live Without Each Other,” Gradsky performed for the first time as a soundtrack to the film “Oh, Sport!” You are the world! ”
- "The Earth is empty without you." This is one of the most famous songs - "Tenderness".
- "The Bird of Happiness of Tomorrow." This is the song “Bird of Happiness” from the repertoire of Nikolai Gnatyuk and Vitas.
- “The main thing, guys, do not grow old with your heart” - in a song of the same name, performed by Valery Syutkin.
- “We have already played the first half” - a composition from the movie “My Love is in the 3rd year”.
- “I can not do otherwise” - words from the famous song of Valentina Tolkunova.
Awards
Dobronravov Nikolai Nikolaevich was repeatedly awarded honorary titles, prizes and orders.
The poet received the first recognition from the authorities back in 1978 - it was the Lenin Komsomol Prize, a rather significant award in those days. Then came the USSR State Prize in 1982, followed by the Order of the Banner of Labor and the Order of Honor in 1984.
The Order of Merit for the Fatherland of the third and second degree, the Bunin Prize, the Prize of the Ministry of Defense in 2016 is not a complete list of all the awards of Nikolai Nikolaevich, whose contribution to the development of art is incredibly huge and will be appreciated by more than one generation.