Vladimir Prudnikov
Vladimir Prudnikov (lit.Vladimiras Prudnikovas ; born April 10, 1949 in Vilnius ) is a Lithuanian opera singer (bass), music teacher and former politician , Minister of Culture of Lithuania .
Life
From 1959 Prudnikov sang in the boys' choir " Ąžuoliukas " in Vilnius. In 1979 he graduated from the Lithuanian State Conservatory . After that he was a singer at the National Opera Theater of Lithuania and professor of singing at the Conservatory.
Prudnikov has been a member of Darbo partija since 2004 . From 2004 to 2006 he was Minister of Culture in the Brazauskas II cabinet .
Prudnikov is of Russian origin. Prudnikov is married to the pianist Nijolė Ralytė. The opera singer ( mezzo-soprano ) Ieva Prudnikovaitė (* 1983) is his daughter.
Awards
- Lithuanian National Culture and Art Prize
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Prudnikov, Vladimir |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Prudnikovas, Vladimiras (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lithuanian opera singer, music educator and politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 10, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vilnius |