Georgy Sviridov

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Sviridov's honors are a testament to his standing in Soviet culture. He received the Lenin Prize, the highest civilian award in the USSR, and three State Prizes. He was named People's Artist of the USSR, a rare distinction. His music has outlived the Soviet state, continuing to be performed and recorded worldwide, a sign of its enduring power.

AwardsSviridov won the State Prize of the USSR three times (1946, 1968, 1980), the Lenin Prize in 1960, and was named People's Artist of the USSR in 1970. He also received the title Hero of Socialist Labour and was an honorary citizen of Moscow. These honors reflect his immense contribution to Soviet and Russian music.

Honours & Distinctions

People's Artist of the USSR

Soviet government·1970

Highest honorary title for artists in the USSR

Hero of Socialist Labour

Soviet government·1975

Awarded for outstanding contributions to Soviet culture

Honorary Citizen of Moscow

City of Moscow·1997

In recognition of his musical achievements

Records & Feats

Most performed Soviet choral composer

Career Milestone·1990

Sviridov's choral works are among the most performed in the Russian repertoire.