What gives actors the title of People's and Honored. Honored Artist or People's Artist: which is higher in rank

If the regalia were distributed by the people, then the list, which included 1006 names over 55 years, would be many times larger

At the end of August, another Decree of the President of the Russian Federation was issued on awarding the title “Honored Artist of Russia”. In creative and about creative environment and, of course, a heated discussion broke out on social networks: who is worthy, who is not so worthy, who was not given it and why. But in the end, everyone unanimously agreed that the title “now” is not at all the same as “then.”

What did the highest title of People's Artist of the country mean for artists? Soviet times and on what principles it was awarded - about this in the material website.

Stalin's controlled elite

The title "People's Artist of the USSR" replaced the title "People's Artist of the Republic", which had existed since 1919. Joseph Stalin loved art, as well as the principle of “divide and conquer” and rightly believed that the creation of a selected creative elite would help him control the intelligentsia, from whom you never know what to expect.

It is unknown how much the awarding of the title pleased its first 13 laureates. So, Konstantin Stanislavsky, one of the leaders of the Moscow Art Theater, in 1936, already seriously ill, put all his efforts into Art Theater did not finally become a courtier. Ah, former royal officer, later a student Evgenia Vakhtangova, probably played other roles no worse than the roles Lenin, for which he was awarded a high rank.

How to walk up stairs without railings

Until 1991, it was very difficult to obtain the highest title in the creative community. The Soviet Union had a very extensive Administrative division, and first you had to become an honored artist of a union or autonomous republic.

Someone had to do the work, give an impetus to the collection of documents, then it was necessary to go through numerous authorities. Moreover, it was impossible to guess where you would stumble on these stairs. Nationality could hinder or help, party affiliation also did not matter, for example, People's Artists of the USSR Maya Plisetskaya, Yuri Yakovlev and many others were not members of the CPSU.

Popularity and demand were also not decisive conditions, just mentioning the name Vladimir Vysotsky, who died at 42 without any titles. A brilliant actor who did not sing any “opposition” songs Oleg Dal died at 39 years old. The whole country mourned him and was surprised that Dahl, it turns out, was not even “deserved.”

Oleg Dal in the film “Vacation in September”, 1979

After the well-deserved one, it was necessary to receive a “people’s honor” from one of the republics, and only then was awarded the title of People’s Artist of the USSR. But, as with every rule, there were exceptions.

When age doesn't matter

It was unspokenly believed that one could apply for the title of People's Artist of the Republic by the 40th anniversary, and above that only by the seventh decade.

But even in the very first list of People's Artists of the USSR there was a 24-year-old Kazakh Opera singerKulyash Baiseitova. A year later, this title was received by her peer from the Uzbek SSR Halima Nasyrova.

In 1973, a 31-year-old singer from Azerbaijan was awarded the honorary title, long years became the “golden voice” of the USSR.

When Joseph Stalin saw the movie " Taras Shevchenko", he demanded to immediately award the title of People's Artist of the country to the 32-year-old Sergei Bondarchuk, bypassing the entire system.

There was also a completely funny incident, which over time turned into a joke. They say that when Brezhnev hinted that it was time to give the title of Honored Artist to the loud-voiced representative of the peoples of the Far North Cola Beldy thinking about something Leonid Ilyich declared: “We still have to earn what we deserve, let it be considered popular for now!”

Representatives of court culture immediately carried out the instructions of the Secretary General, and Kola Beldy became a People's Artist, bypassing the level of honored.

Long-term path to recognition

More often than not, artists spent decades reaching the title of folk, sometimes literally dying along the way. So the popular favorite died just a few days before receiving this title, and the actress who loved to joke Rina Zelenaya died on April 1, 1991, right on the day the corresponding decree was signed.

Despite the fact that there was an unspoken instruction not to award the title of People's Artist of the USSR to very elderly artists, 18 representatives of the arts received it at the age of 80 or more.

Many brilliant Soviet artists during their lifetime were awarded the highest state awards. However, some domestic film stars, despite popular love, were left without honorary titles.
Andrey Alexandrovich Mironov, who played dozens of bright, memorable roles in films, played in the theater and performed on stage. Among domestic film lovers, there is, perhaps, not a single person who does not love this wonderful artist. In August 1987, Mironov was on tour in Riga and during the performance he lost consciousness right on stage. Two days later, the artist passed away in the hospital - the doctors were unable to save Andrei Alexandrovich. The cause of his death was a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Seven years before the tragedy in Riga, Mironov was awarded the title “People’s Artist of the RSFSR.” He did not live to see his merits recognized by the state in the form of the title “People’s Artist of the USSR”.
Magnificent Kuravlev, who was able to create unique lyrical and very funny images on the screen, is the holder of the title “People’s Artist of the RSFSR.” He was awarded it in 1976. Several decades later Soviet country Leonid Vyacheslavovich passed away and did not manage to receive the “People’s Artist of the USSR”. Note that in 2012, the beloved artist was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, IV degree, for huge contribution in the development of culture and art.

Actor and director Leonid Bykov passed away as a result of a terrible car accident in 1979. Bykov had many state titles and awards. In 1973, Leonid Fedorovich was awarded the title “People’s Artist of the Ukrainian SSR” (Bykov lived in Ukraine and made his films at a film studio in Kyiv). It is quite possible that he would have been awarded the “People’s Artist of the USSR” if not for the absurd tragedy that cut short the life of 50-year-old Bykov.



About Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky a lot has been said and written. He was a real people's artist, but without official recognition of this status. Let us note that the poet and actor was in second place on the list of domestic idols of the 20th century. Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin took first place. A huge number of streets in various cities of Russia and abroad are named after the poet and actor. He was a man who had a colossal influence on the development of national culture, but was not awarded the title of “People's Artist of the USSR”. Vysotsky was an inconvenient person for the party leadership, since his heroes often spoke the truth from stage and screen, and his poems made them think. During his lifetime, the work of Vladimir Semyonovich Vysotsky was not approved by the state, so he had no official awards. Only in 1986 was he posthumously awarded the title of “People’s Artist of the RSFSR”.

In the filmography of a bright artist Yuri Kuzmenkova more than a hundred paintings. The actor had an amazing, multifaceted talent - his characters (mostly Kuzmenkov starred in small roles) were often remembered by the audience much better than the central characters. Like many artists from our selection, Kuzmenkov was “People’s Artist of the RSFSR.” Kuzmenkov was not destined to receive a higher rank.

For my acting career Elena Koreneva starred in more than fifty films and played in several theatrical productions. Koreneva was not destined to receive the title of “People’s Artist of the USSR,” most likely because she married an American and went to her husband overseas. Elena returned to her homeland in 1993, but the USSR no longer existed, and accordingly this title also sunk into oblivion. Elena Alekseevna is also known as the author of several books.

Who and how decides whether or not to be a “deserved” and “national” star, the site found out.

In March of this year, the Russian Ministry of Culture nevertheless approved the candidacy of musician Nikolai Noskov to receive the title “Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.” True, a month earlier a refusal came from the same place. What changed? And how do artists receive titles - on merit or for money?

Documents were returned due to a traffic police fine

Unfortunately, in our country, receiving awards depends on connections and the petition of influential people. But Kolya has never asked anyone for anything and will never ask anyone,” musician Sergei Trofimov (Trofim) tells Interlocutor. - We posted a petition on the Internet in support of Nikolai Noskov and collected more than five thousand signatures. At the same time, we contacted the Union of Pop Artists to nominate Nikolai for the title. Once upon a time they nominated me as an Honored Artist. True, this performance lay somewhere in the “cultural” rooms for more than three years. I’m glad it was on the second attempt, but Noskov was still awarded the title. Who, if not him, should be deserved?!

IN Lately“This is such a sore point, and I’m glad that you are raising it,” says Valeria Gushchina, senior consultant of the Actors Guild of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia. - Who is being awarded and who is being given titles today? How do you choose? Unclear! Film artist Igor Petrenko, who has starred in more than 50 films, has not been able to receive what he deserves for several years, although he is a laureate State Prize Russia. Recently, the wonderful artist Mikhail Zhigalov, who devoted his entire life to theater and cinema, was denied the title of People's Artist. The main thing is that we are not even told the motivation for refusals. Somehow they returned the documents of one artist who had 96 film roles under his belt. It turns out that he has not paid the traffic police fine of 230 rubles! And how many documents need to be collected! For example, they were required to have a certificate from the tax office. Well, what does this have to do with the artist’s talent?!

Who paid for Baskov?

To receive a title or award, the artist must be nominated by some organization: a theater, a film studio, a professional union, and so on. A special expert council under the Ministry of Culture is considering the candidacy. Today it consists of 34 people.

Under the chairmanship of Minister Vladimir Medinsky, directors Nikita Mikhalkov and Vladimir Khotinenko, President of the Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, writer Yuri Polyakov, composer Alexey Rybnikov and other cultural figures gather once a year (on a voluntary basis, that is, for free) to decide the fate of artists. Each candidate is discussed separately, the submitted documents are studied (articles, video materials - recordings of programs, excerpts from films, performances, concerts). Then they vote. It happens that in one meeting up to a hundred people have to be considered. Of this number, the council can recommend the approval of ten people. Every year it’s different. And the final decision is made by officials of the Ministry of Culture. Moreover, the selection criteria are not always obvious.

As a source in the ministry told Interlocutor, it took a long time to approve the title of People's Artist of Russia for the satirist Mikhail Zhvanetsky. Respected and beloved by the public, Michal Mikhalych was nominated for the title of different years various organizations - from the Mosconcert to the Variety Theater, but Zhvanetsky became a people's name only on the eve of his 80th birthday. But suspiciously early, the same title was awarded to singer Nikolai Baskov - at that time he was 33 years old. They say it's thanks to former chairman State Duma, politician Gennady Seleznev. They say he favored Baskov so much that he put in a good word for him. There are other rumors that Nikolai’s title was bought by his then producer, entrepreneur and father of the singer’s ex-wife Boris Shpigel. But the Ministry of Culture assures that it is impossible to buy a title or award from them.

In our country, this is categorically excluded,” an employee of the department is indignant in a conversation with Sobesednik. - Although I can admit that this is possible somewhere at another stage: for example, to pay someone in the organization that represents the person. But I think it’s not easy to do it there either. Our board tries to consider each candidate objectively.

Previously, all this took a lot of time, not like now,” says the CT announcer, People's Artist Russia Anna Shatilova. - At first they gave the lowest rank - deserved. Then many years had to pass before you could be introduced to the people. So many documents needed to be collected, different commissions met! My candidacy was considered for six years. I had two creative characteristics: from People's Artist of the USSR radio announcer Yuri Levitan and from People's Artist of the USSR choreographer Igor Moiseev. I didn't even hope anymore. But one day in 1988, the Kremlin called and said that I needed to be at the ceremony on the same day at 15:00. I couldn't because of work. Then I was invited to an awards ceremony at the Ministry of Culture, but again I couldn’t. In the end, I was given a certificate and badge at the Ostankino television center.

Blind the common man

Previously, People's Artists of the USSR were provided with additional meters of living space, services in elite clinics and sanatoriums, while on tour they were entitled to a luxury hotel room and tickets to the SV, as well as a black Volga for the performance and after the performance. In addition, they paid a double pension.

Now artists with titles do not have any special benefits. The exception is those living in Moscow, they are paid 30 thousand rubles monthly,” continues Valery Gushchin’s story. - But this innovation was introduced this year and it is unknown whether the premium will remain next year. As soon as this amount began to be paid to the honored and popular, artists flocked to our guild with a request, even a demand, to nominate them for the title. They say: “This money would help me so much now!” We try to help somehow, but, I repeat, it doesn’t always work out. But look at our young pop divas. Through one - honored and popular. Who rewards them and on what basis?!

Indeed, for example, Natasha Koroleva became honored at the age of 29, while in response to the indignation of some she declared: “I have nothing to be ashamed of!” Diana Gurtskaya received the same title at 28. For comparison: the pop “empress” Irina Allegrova became honored on her 50th birthday. And although today titles for artists, by and large, do not bring anything (it is unlikely that Koroleva, with her concert fees, urgently needs an additional 30 thousand), it is still prestigious. It’s so nice to write in big letters on a poster or announce from the stage: “The Honored (People’s) Artist is performing...” To dazzle the average person.

Background

In 1896, the first "Honored Artists of His Majesty" Imperial theaters» became five people from the troupe of the Alexandrinsky Theater. Also one of the first to receive this title was ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaya. In 1918, the title was officially revoked. And a year later another one appeared - “People’s Artist of the Republic”. The first to be awarded was Fyodor Chaliapin (pictured). In 1931, this title was changed to “People’s Artist of the RSFSR.” At the same time, “Honored Artist of the RSFSR” appeared. This title is awarded to those who have worked in the field of art for at least 10 years.

In 1936, Joseph Stalin signed a decree conferring a new title “People's Artist of the USSR.” The Moscow Art Theater artists were the first to receive it. In 1991 with the collapse Soviet Union this title ceased to exist. In total, 1006 people became People's Artists of the USSR. The last to receive it were Alla Pugacheva and Oleg Yankovsky. Today, 146 people live in the country with this title. In history, the youngest People's Artist of the USSR was 31-year-old Muslim Magomayev.

People's Artist of the USSR Igor Kirillov: I chew bread and butter. Sometimes - with caviar

The most honorable title in the Soviet Union is announcer Central television Igor Kirillov received it in 1988.

Lord, who needs this title now?! - Igor Leonidovich exclaimed in a conversation with “Interlocutor”. - Everything has already passed! And the Soviet Union is long gone. I still have the title “People’s Artist of the RSFSR”, and there is no such republic anymore. The title is, of course, honorary. But on odd days it’s just like that. Is today an odd day? This means that today I am just a normal pensioner. Outgoing nature. Unfortunately.

- Wasn’t it strange that a television announcer was awarded such a prestigious, but still an acting title?

Well, the title is up to me people's USSR Radio announcers Yuri Levitan and Olga Vysotskaya, and CT announcer Valentina Leontyeva have already received it. I'm not the first in this case. You know, this fact hasn’t changed anything special in my life. Who I was is who I remain. I take the title calmly, but with gratitude. And there were no benefits that are talked about so much. In any case, I didn't use them. I had my own car and had been driving it for over 60 years. But in terms of everyday life, I didn’t need much, just work.

- Now your title doesn’t give you anything financially?

Well, they started adding 30 thousand rubles to the pension. This is an initiative of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. So I chew bread and butter. And sometimes even with caviar.

Viktor Merezhko: I came to the Kremlin by metro

As a rule, titles and awards are presented in the Kremlin before any holiday - Russia Day, Constitution Day, New Year. The celebration takes place in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin Palace.

They called me from the presidential administration and invited me to come to the Kremlin on such and such a date to receive an award,” playwright Viktor Merezhko, who became People’s Artist of the Russian Federation four years ago, tells Interlocutor. - There was a recommendation to wear a black suit and tie, which, by the way, I don’t wear in real life. I remember asking my neighbor Arkady Inin to tie it for me, since I don’t know how. They didn't offer me a car. I went by metro. I entered the Kremlin through the Spasskaya Tower.

We were kept in some kind of waiting room for about an hour, then they let us into the hall. There were pieces of paper with names on each chair. We waited for the President for about another half hour. A lot of people spoke for as long as five minutes, thanking their homeland and the president. It was exhausting for everyone. So I just went out, received the award, said thank you and sat down. I didn’t go to the podium, although no one forbade me. After the ceremony, glasses of champagne were brought in. A crowd formed around the president, everyone wanted to be closer to him. I didn’t push people with my elbows, it was somehow indecent. I drank champagne and went to the metro.

Folk without quotes

It happens that people’s favorite artists never receive any title. For example, Vladimir Vysotsky or Oleg Dal. And this is understandable: is it possible to imagine that the USSR Ministry of Culture could seriously discuss an award for the rebel Vysotsky?! Although he still became honored, posthumously. And even today many famous artists have no rank. Alexander Baluev, Lyubov Tolkalina, Ivan Okhlobystin, Anna Ardova, Victoria Tolstoganova...

Some artists themselves refuse titles. For example, the leader of the DDT group, Yuri Shevchuk, did not want to receive the People's Honor of the Russian Federation, because he was offended that he would receive this title after he had been honored for ten years. Such rules. But Leonid Yarmolnik was once offered to skip the deserved one and immediately get the national one. But he also refused.

“I am deeply convinced that an artist should be known by name and face,” Leonid expresses his opinion to “Interlocutor.” - The title of people's people has been devalued in our country, almost everyone already has it, although they are not Ulyanovs, not Evstigneevs, not Yakovlevs, not Efremovs, and so on. Or even simpler and clearer: imagine - National artist USA Jack Nicholson, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino...

The famous Athos, Veniamin Smekhov, who worked for many years at the Taganka Theater, was also left without the title of People's Artist.

At one time, we, young people, were nominated for titles,” recalls Veniamin Borisovich. - Then they recalled us because we were close to the disgraced director Yuri Lyubimov. Then they wanted to give again. And now the time has come when it is not necessary. After all, if a person you don’t know comes with the statement: “I am People’s Artist Golopupkin,” you are unlikely to begin to treat him well. Ecclesiastes says: “A good name is more valuable than a ringing suit.” Therefore, when people from high above hinted, not to me, but to my wife Galina, that they should, she honestly said: “He won’t talk to you.”

Who else?

Over the years various reasons awards and titles were also refused: actor Alexei Devotchenko from the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, writer Yuri Bondarev and artist Vakhtang Kikabidze from the Order of Friendship, musician Konstantin Kinchev from the medal “Defender of Free Russia”, writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn from the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called...

The material was published in the publication “Interlocutor” No. 12-2018.

Instructions

The title is awarded for certain personal merits. For example, this could be the creation of highly artistic images, film and television films, concert, circus programs, as well as musical, television and radio works. It is important that these works must receive wide recognition from the public and the professional community

K is represented for active participation in concerts that are significant for society, performances and other cultural events in our country and abroad, which are related to the education of morality in a teenager, the popularization Russian culture and charity.

Also "Honored artist"is passed off as a fruitful concert performance, theatrical activities, theatrical and circus performances, which received public recognition, and also allowed us to adequately represent Russia at various major international competitions and festivals.

Usually the honorary title is awarded no less than 20 years after the start creative activity.

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The title “Honored Artist of the Russian Federation” is awarded by decrees of the President of the Russian Federation on the basis of submissions made to him based on the results of consideration of an application for an award and proposals from the Commission under the President of the Russian Federation for State Awards.

Helpful advice

The “Honored Artist” award is awarded only if the candidate already has awards related to his field of activity, federal bodies or bodies state power subjects of the Russian Federation.

Sources:

• http://graph.document.kremlin.ru/page.aspx?1;1149831

Receive an honorary rank, of course, is flattering for pride - after all, this is a state award awarded by the decision of the President of Russia. But in addition to this, holders of honorary titles can also enjoy a number of advantages and benefits. And, of course, to receive the honorary title alone own desire few.

Instructions

View the list of honorary titles Russian Federation, operating on the territory of the Russian Federation since 1992, and select from the list the one that you would like to receive, that is, the one that most suits your profession or type of activity. If necessary, change the type of activity to the one that is on the list. As a rule, honorary degrees in any field are awarded for certain merits in a given type of activity. Prove yourself in your chosen field.

Wait until your merits are appreciated. An initiative consisting of employees of your enterprise or organization must submit a petition to award you an honorary title. Representatives of collectives of any enterprise, regardless of their form of ownership, can make such petitions. Representatives of your local government may also take the initiative to award an honorary title. The petition received from the initiative group must be approved by the head of your enterprise, and then approved by the relevant authorities of your district or city. Leaders or districts, in turn, send a petition higher - to the head of the region, Autonomous Okrug etc., who then make submissions for the award to the President of the Russian Federation.

Wait for a positive decision by the State Commission under the President of the Russian Federation to award you an honorary title. The President will formalize this decision by a corresponding Decree. No later than two months after the entry into force of the Presidential Decree, you will receive your honorary rank(a silver badge confirming it) and documents for it in a solemn atmosphere.

Please note that giving you an honorary rank no one is obliged. Do not try to appeal the refusal to award you an honorary title in court. Wait a while. And let the initiative group petition for your award again.

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If it turns out that you received the title unreasonably or illegally, the President may cancel the decree on your award.

Helpful advice

Familiarize yourself with the Regulations on State Awards of the Russian Federation - it regulates the procedure for conferring honorary titles.

The title “Hero of Russia” is the highest title, which is awarded for services to the state and people, if they were associated with the accomplishment of a heroic deed. To date, 1012 people have received this title.

Instructions

In addition to the title “Hero of Russia”, a special badge of special distinction is also awarded. This is the Gold Star medal. It is a five-pointed star with smooth dihedral rays on the front side. The length of each beam does not exceed 15 mm. The reverse side is smooth, limited along the contour by a thin rim.

On the reverse side of the medal, “Hero of Russia” is written in raised letters. The medal is connected by means of an eyelet and a ring to a gilded metal block. It is a rectangular plate containing a three-color moiré ribbon. The tape depicts Russian flag. The medal itself is gold and weighs just over 20 g.

The title of “Hero of Russia” was established for the first time in 1992. Then a law was passed that approved a special sign of distinction - the Gold Star medal. This law states that the title of “Hero of Russia” is awarded only once. It is awarded by the President of the Russian Federation. This award is given both during life and posthumously. Moreover, it is given not only to military personnel, but also to ordinary citizens who have accomplished a feat in the name of people and country.

The title "Hero of Russia" is a separate species state awards. This is the highest award, which occupies the highest place in the list of state awards of the Russian Federation. It is noteworthy that after conferring this title, a bronze bust is installed in the hero’s homeland. True, for this, a corresponding decree of the President of the Russian Federation must be issued.

We also received this award. It was awarded to military sailors, submariners, and marine equipment testers. In addition, participants in the October events in Moscow in 1993 received the “Hero of Russia” star.

Among the recipients are participants in combat operations in South Ossetia, rescuers, participants in combat operations in Tajikistan, senior officials of various departments and ministries, intelligence officers, athletes and travelers, participants in the Afghan war, liquidators of the Chernobyl accident and many others.

Of course, the main criteria for conferring this title are the courage and heroism shown by people in a given situation. Thanks to these exploits, not only Russian Federation, but other countries could continue to live in peace and harmony. Of course, more than 30% of those awarded received this title posthumously, but in most cases, the award found heroes during their lifetime.

Not all actors, singers and musicians receive the title of Honored Artist. To become one, you have to go through a long process thorny path where there will be troubles and obstacles, there will be people who will not mind putting talented person a spoke in the wheel, even if he is their friend and colleague. But there is no need to give up, you need to work long and hard. And then reward and recognition will find you themselves.

Who is entitled to the title?

Honorary status is assigned to persons working in the fields of cinema, pop, theater, ballet, workers in the music and circus fields, as well as radio and television workers, and so on. A person applying for the title of "Honoured Artist" must have worked for 20 years or more and achieved public recognition.

How is it possible to receive a state award?

In 2010, a special decree was issued by the President of the Russian Federation stating that this high title is awarded to a worker only when he has worked in the field of art for more than 20 years. But that's not all. The candidate for the title must have any awards or incentives (diplomas, certificates, grants) issued federal authorities or government bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. This means that the future Honored Artist of theatre, cinema, etc. will receive the title due to him only upon reaching the age of 38, provided that the person began working in various creative teams from 18 years old.

Of course, simply working for 20 years in cinema or theater to obtain the status of an Honored Artist is not enough. You need to make a big contribution to art or its development, for example, make a film that becomes popular, successfully perform in many performances, achieve fame and recognition of your name. If the future honored artist meets all of the above requirements, you can safely apply for the title. But before you write an appeal, you need to draw up a petition for an award. This is usually done by the director or head of the institution where the talented employee works, or his team. In other words, according to location permanent job person. If for some reason the future honored artist does not work anywhere, then the petition is drawn up in the place where he was active in the field of arts.

How is an honored artist different from a folk one? Which title is preferable?

It is more difficult to become a People's Artist than an Honored Artist. This does not mean that getting second status is easy. You need to work hard. To receive the title “Honored Artist of Russia”, you need to work for the benefit of art for at least 20 years. For those who have chosen ballet as their specialty, this period is reduced to 10 years. But to become a People's Artist, you need to work for another 10 years after receiving the title of Honored Artist. For those who practice ballet dancing, the time is again reduced to 5 years.

To summarize, we can say that when asked which title is better - Honored or People's Artist, we can confidently answer that it is better to be second. However, you cannot become one until you have received the status of the first.

Special privileges in the USSR

Of course, this is not the only difference in titles. A People's Artist is now entitled to more privileges and awards than a deserved one. If during the Soviet era, when the latter went on tour, he was entitled to a place in a compartment and a shabby hotel room, then the former was given more honors. The carriage stood out no less than a sleeping one, and the place where the actor was located was luxurious. In addition, people's artists received and receive a good increase in salary, vouchers to a sanatorium, and previously, when going to and leaving a performance, an artist was given a car that would take him there and back. Now this privilege, unfortunately, has been cancelled.

Honored Artists of Russia

Singer Leonid Agutin was included in the honorary list of recognized artists. He is the son of a musician and teacher, followed in his father’s footsteps and already studied at the music school. Then he graduated from the Moscow jazz school, served in the army, and then seriously took up his career as a singer and musician. His award found its recipient in 2008.

Singer Tatyana Bulanova also has this status. Although her relatives are not at all connected with music, like Leonid Agutin’s (Tatiana’s father graduated from the Naval Academy, and her mother was a photographer), the girl discovered a love for music from childhood. And although the singer received it, she still decided to show off her talent on stage. The beginning of her career, or debut, took place in 1990, and 14 years later she received the title “Honored Artist”.

Mark of distinction

The awarded person will receive not only a certificate but also a special badge. It is made of silver and has a very beautiful and unusual shape. The award looks like an oval wreath, which is obtained using two crossed tree branches - oak and laurel. There is a beautiful bow at the bottom of the award, and the state emblem at the top. In the center, right on the wreath, there is an inscription that reads: “Honored Artist.” There is a pin on the back of the badge so that it can be attached to a jacket. Traditionally this is done with right side breasts

Summing up

This award, which was carefully reviewed in the article, is difficult to obtain, but possible. You just need to remember that not a single achievement will be achieved unless you make titanic efforts and devote yourself entirely to achieving your cherished goal. It’s not for nothing that they say that dreams come true. Only enough strong desire. And then the title will not be just a name.