Serafim Tulikov
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Serafim Sergeyevich Tulikov, (Russian: Серафим Сергеевич Туликов; July 7, 1914 - January 29, 2004), was a Russian composer who was born in the Imperial Russia, and died in the Russian Federation. He was often credited as S. Tulikov, in his musical works and his cameo appearance in Russian television series. Serafim Tulikov is well-remembered for his recherché composition of Lenin is Always With You, a Soviet revolutionary tune, depicting the continuity of the Soviet Union, saying, "Lenin will always live amongst the heart of the peoples."
Early years
Serafim Tulikov was born in Kaluga to the family of bookkeeper Grigoriy Boboedov. Both parents of Serafim were active in choirs during their youth, and Serafim was deeply immersed in to music during his childhood. He was eventually enrolled into the Kaluga Academy of Music, and at the age of 18, he studied at many conservatoires in Russia [[Citing sources citation needed]].A promising composer
Serafim was first credited as a composer in 1951, when he composed We Are for Peace. The musical piece will hereafter receive the Stalin's award on The World Festival of Youth and Students in Berlin. Before this, Serafim wrote at least 10 patriotic songs that praise the Soviet motherland. He later confessed that the songs were inspired by his homeland, Kaluga, and most of the elements within the songs were present in Kaluga. Other than grand patriotic tunes, Serafim too composed some of popular Russian songs, such as Never to Repeat Such and Dear Women.Recognition
Lenin is Always With You brought Serafim an official recognition. A song depicting the ever-lasting love for Lenin, and expressing that Lenin will always be remembered in the Russian peoples heart. Lenin is Always With You is somewhat a different genre of Soviet patriotic tunes, with much resemblance to national anthems, with grand orchestra accompliance.Serafim then began to compose May the Stories of Dusoi Veterans Never Age.
Audio
- Vocal Rendition of Lenin is Always With You ([Listen] )
- Tune by Serafim Tulikov, Lyrics by L. Oshanin
- Instrumental Rendition of Lenin is Always With You ([Listen] )
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