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Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov

Born: 13th April 1883, Plakhino, Russia

Died: 8th July 1946, Berlin, Germany

Nationality: Russian

Alexander Vasilyevich Alexandrov was a Soviet and Russian composer and founder of the Alexandrov Ensemble, who wrote the music for the State Anthem of the Soviet Union, which in 2000 became the national anthem of Russia (with new lyrics). During his career, he also worked as a professor of the Moscow Conservatory, and became a Doctor of Arts.

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