Viktor Pleshak

Viktor Vasilyevich Pleshak (; born 13 November 1946) is a Soviet and Russian composer. He is known for his work in academic and popular music, including symphonic compositions, songs, and musical works for theatre. Pleshak was awarded the title of in 2004 and has received the Prize of the Government of Saint Petersburg. Biography Pleshak was born in Leningrad on 13 November 1946. He graduated from the in 1964 and later from the Leningrad Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory in 1970, where he studied choral conducting under E. P. Kudryavtseva. He completed further studies in composition in 1981 under professors V. V. Pushkov, A. D. Mnatsakanyan, and Boris Tishchenko. Pleshak has also written numerous popular songs performed by artists. He lives and works in Saint Petersburg. Personal life Pleshak is married to Irina Anatolyevna Pleshak, a concertmaster at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. They have two sons, both of whom are composers. Selected works Oratorio * Leningradki (2020), an oratorio for reader, mezzo-soprano, baritone, children’s and women’s choirs, and piano. Honours and awards * (20 May 2004), for services in the field of the arts. * Medal of the Order “For Merit to the F