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Vladimir Vinokur
Vladimir Vinokur, 2017
Born
Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur

(1948-03-31) March 31, 1948 (age 76)
Occupation(s)Humorist, singer, parodist, actor
TitlePeople's Artist of the RSFSR (1989)
SpouseTamara Viktorovna Pervakova[1]
Awards

Vladimir Natanovich Vinokur (born 31 March 1948 in Kursk) is a Soviet and Russian entertainer, humorist, singer and actor. People's Artist of the RSFSR (1989).[3]

Early life[edit]

Vladimir Vinokur was born on 31 March 1948 in Kursk to Natan Vinokur (1919–1995), a builder of Jewish descent,[4] and Anna Yulyevna (1922–2018), a teacher of Russian descent. His older brother, Boris (1944–2010),[5] was an entrepreneur.

Career[edit]

In 1962, Vinokur was involved in the Artek camp, and won a singing competition, with his medal being given by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.[6]

In 1975, Vinokur became involved with the parody band Samotsvety.[7]

Personal life[edit]

Vinokur is married to Tamara Viktorovna Pervakova, an actress and former ballerina. On 25 October 1985, Tamara gave birth to their only daughter, Anastasia, who later pursued a career as a ballerina.[1]

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