Soviet and Russian satirist, screenwriter. Honored Artist Russian Federation.
Biography of Semyon Altov
Semyon Teodorovich Altov (real name Altshuller) was born on January 17, 1945 in Sverdlovsk (later Yekaterinburg), where his relatives were then evacuated. Afterwards the family returned to Leningrad. His fatherTheodor Semyonovich Altshuller, a native of Ukraine, taught at Leningrad Shipbuilding Institute. Mother Lyubov Naumovna Zalesskaya, also originally from Ukraine, worked as an architect.
In his youth, Semyon practiced boxing. After school, he graduated from the Leningrad Technological Institute named after Lensovet, where he studied at the Faculty of Chemical Technology. Then Altov tried himself in various professions: he worked as a chemist, managedcreative department at the House of Actors, was a watchman and bouncer in a restaurant.
The creative path of Semyon Altov
Write satirical stories Altov began at the age of 26, and at the same time began reading his works on the stage, becoming an artist of Lenconcert. In the eighties, he traveled around the country with other comedians with the program “Show-01”.
Altov about the life of artists in the 1980s: “ Variety program"Show-01". Soviet power was already creaking with weakness. Satirists increasingly boldly hinted at individual shortcomings. True connoisseurs of subtexts came right into auditorium. Suddenly the hooligan program is a joke. There were many of us. Altov, Arlazorov, Billevich, Nikolenko, Gorodinsky. Young “Litsedei” traveled with us. From behind the scenes, everyone watched Polunin do “Asisyai” with phones! New every time! Great artist! Lenya Yakubovich appeared on stage and no one knew yet that this was Russia’s favorite Leonid Arkadyevich! “Show-01” was funny, but not vulgar! A rare combination by today's standards! It was a stage that I am not ashamed of.”
With the works of Altov, who is the author last performance Arkady Raikin “Peace to Your House”, performed by Efim Shifrin, Vladimir Vinokur, Gennady Khazanov, Klara Novikova and other comedians. Semyon Teodorovich is a fan of declaring his texts himself. What distinguishes him from other artists is his exceptional manner of presenting his works: Altov’s voice is always monotonous and drawling, his face is impenetrable, almost gloomy, without any emotions. He is also known as a screenwriter. Thus, Altov worked on the creation of the comedy series of the NTV channel “Klutzes”, etc.
Altov in different times took part in such television comedy programs as"Room of laughter", " No intermission", "Distorting Mirror" by Evgeny Petrosyan, " Gentleman show", "Evening Quarter", " Jurmala», « Full house", etc. In 2017, Semyon Altov became a guest of the program "Alone with Everyone", where he told presenter Yulia Menshova when exactly he really felt like a comedian.
Personal life of Semyon Altov
In his youth, Semyon Teodorovich married a choir conductor Larisa Altova, who soon bore him a son Pavel Altova, who later became his father’s producer.
The satirical writer has three grandchildren: Varvara, Ekaterina and Vasily Altov.
Awards and achievements of Semyon Altov
1994: laureate of the international festival of satire and humor “Golden Ostap”, received a gilded statuette after Sergei Dovlatov and Mikhail Zhvanetsky.
2001: laureate of the Arkady Raikin Cup at international festival More laughter in Riga.
2003: Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.
2008: laureate of the Tsarskoye Selo Art Prize.
Filmography of Semyon Altov
Screenwriter
Klutzes (1996, short film)
Altshous (1994)
Chance (1993, short)
Who's there? (1992, short film)
Good Luck, Gentlemen (1992)
Peace to your home (TV, 1987)
BDT thirty years later (1986, film-play)
Pericola (TV, 1984)
Actor
Don't be a fool... (1997) (expedition member)
I Don't Understand (1989, short)
As a child, I became interested in chemistry, and in my youth I practiced boxing.
He graduated from a chemical technical school, and then from the Leningrad Technological Institute named after Lensovet. He received a diploma as a paint and varnish chemist and worked for three years in his specialty. I managed to work as the head of the creative department of the Actor's House, as a night watchman and as a bouncer in a restaurant.
He started writing at the age of 26, his first publication took place in the Literary Gazette in the section “12 Chairs Club”. Two years later he became an artist at Lenconcert.
His works were performed by Gennady Khazanov, Efim Shifrin, Klara Novikova and other famous pop artists. Author of Arkady Raikin’s latest play “Peace to Thy House.”
He often performs his own works himself. He differs from other comedians in a very specific performing manner: an impenetrable facial expression, a deliberate lack of emotion, a monotonous drawling voice - all this enjoys constant success with viewers and is even an object of imitation and parody by other artists.
As a screenwriter, he took part in the creation of the comedy series “Klutzes” on the NTV channel, and participated in the creation of several films and film-plays (“Peace to your home”, “BDT thirty years later”).
Semyon Teodorovich Altshuller was born on January 17, 1945 in the city of Sverdlovsk, where his parents were evacuated during the Great Patriotic War. After the cessation of hostilities, the family returned to Leningrad. The boy's father taught at the Leningrad Shipbuilding Institute, and his mother was an architect by profession.
Eight-year-old Semyon was given a “Young Chemist” set as a gift for his birthday. Subsequently, this gift had a significant influence on his choice future sphere activities.
Semyon Altov, having first graduated from a chemical technical school and then from an institute with a degree in paint and varnish chemist, worked at the State Research Institute MINDIP and at the plant named after. Shaumyan.
Only at the age of 25-26 did he begin to try himself as a writer of satirical and humorous works. Although before that, according to Altov, he wrote poetry. The writer began publishing in the genre of “phrases” in 1971. It was first published by the editors of the Literary Newspaper in the “12 Chairs Club” section, where the “Phrases” section was located. Then, for the aphorisms he composed, he received his first fee in the amount of 38 rubles.
A few years later, Altov began working in a concert organization in Leningrad, which allowed him to “climb onto the stage, where he sticks out” to this day.
His manner of performing monologues is quite specific and recognizable. When Semyon Altov sight reads, his voice sounds monotonous and slightly nasal. Due to its unique sound, the satirist quite often becomes the object of parodies. For viewers, this style resembles reading a crime chronicle. At the same time, the author himself says with humor: “... my voice calms men and excites women. It’s good that it’s not the other way around...”
In the eighties, Semyon Altov and a number of other authors and performers created the variety and humorous program “SHOW-01”. Participants in the program gave concerts throughout the USSR and for many who performed in original genres, this became a kind of starting point for their popularity. There were practical jokes, attracting the audience to participate, and specific subtext on the topic of Soviet power. In addition, Semyon Altov became the author of the television series “Klutzes,” which appeared in 1997 on the NTV channel. The project was a set of short funny stories. Directing was entrusted to his son, Pavel. 24 episodes were published. The program's popularity was always in the TOP 10 ratings.
To date, four books have been published from the pen of Smena Altov: “Chance”, “Dog’s Joys”, “Gain Height”, “224 Selected Pages”. He is the author of many monologues, which are performed with pleasure by popular pop artists. Writes scripts for television and pop comedy programs, plays and films. For the premiere of Arkady Raikin's last performance, which took place in 1978 at the Moscow Variety Theater, Semyon Altov also wrote. The artist not only performs on stage, but also takes an active part in the filming of various television programs, shows and films as a screenwriter, actor and invited guest.
In 1997, the satirist starred in the comedy “Don't Play the Fool” as one of the expedition members. Participated in popular television programs“Distorted Mirror”, “Gentleman Show”, “Room of Laughter” and others. In 1994, he received the title of laureate of the International Festival “Golden Ostap”, at which he was awarded a gold statuette. In 2005 he became an Honored Artist of Russia. In addition, the satirist writer is an honorary professor of St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology, an honorary chemist.
Semyon Altov was born in Sverdlovsk. It was to this city in the Urals that they were evacuated during the Great Patriotic War his parents. Semyon, whose real name was Altshuler, spent the first six months of his life there until the end of the war.After the end of the war, the parents, Lyubov Naumovna and Theodor Semenovich, returned to Leningrad with little Semyon. In post-war Leningrad, the father of the future satirical writer taught a course in electrical engineering at the shipbuilding institute, and his mother worked in the field of architecture.
Chemistry
On his eighth birthday, Semyon received a “Young Chemist” set as a gift. According to the satirist, this gift turned out to be “fatal” and significantly influenced the choice of profession.Semyon Altov graduated from the Chemical College, and in 1968 from the Leningrad Technological Institute. Lensovet, specialty: paint and varnish chemist. After graduating from the institute, Semyon Teodorovich worked in his specialty in State Institute mineral pigments and at the plant named after. Shaumyan.
Writing activity of Semyon Altov
The author began to make his attempts at writing at a fairly mature age - 25-26 years old. Although in several interviews Semyon Teodorovich mentions that before he started writing satirical and humorous works, wrote poetry.Altov began appearing in print in 1971, in the small genre of “phrases”. The first publication took place in the Literaturnaya Gazeta, in the “12 Chairs Club” section, which included the “Phrases” section. For writing aphorisms, the satirist received his first fee - “38 rubles 00 kopecks.”
Now Semyon Altov is the author of 4 books: “Chance”, “Dog’s Joys”, “Gain Height”, “224 Selected Pages”. The satirist penned many monologues that were and are performed on stage by such famous artists as: Efim Shifrin, Klara Novikova, Gennady Khazanov and others.
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In addition, Altov became a screenwriter for many television and pop comedy programs, performances, and films. In 1987, on the stage of the Moscow Variety Theater, on Bersenevskaya Embankment, the premiere of Arkady Raikin’s last stage work took place - the play “Peace to Thy Home,” in which Semyon Altov was the author of interludes.
Stage
Two years after the first publication, in 1973, Altov received a position at Lenconcert. In the words of Semyon Teodorovich himself, “I climbed onto the stage, where I’ve been hanging out” ever since.Semyon Altov's distinctive performing style on the stage is the monotonous reading of monologues from a sheet of paper in a low, slightly nasal and nasally voice. This characteristic became so recognizable that Altov more than once became the hero of parodies. The author himself speaks about this manner of his, of course, with humor: “my voice calms men and excites women. It’s good that it’s not the other way around.” Viewers claim that this style reminds them of the way crime chronicles are read.
SHOW-01
In the eighties, Semyon Altov became one of the creators, authors and performers of the pop comedy program “SHOW-01”, which actively gave concerts throughout Soviet Union and became the starting point of popularity for many artists original genre. Co-authors and performers in “SHOW-01” together with Semyon Altov were: famous people, like Viktor Billevich, Yan Arlazorov, Valery Nikolenko, Mikhail Gorodinsky, Vyacheslav Polunin, Leonid Yakubovich, Lycedei Theater. The program included huge amount practical jokes, attracting spectators to participate in the performance, many hints and subtexts Soviet power, the mistakes of which, quite boldly, satirists paid attention to in their show.Semyon Altov - Bribe
"Klutzes"
Semyon Altov initiated the creation and became the author of the humorous television series “Klutzes,” which was released on the NTV channel in 1997. Interestingly, the humorist’s son, Pavel Semenovich, also worked on the creation of the series as a director. “Klutzes” are small sitcoms performed in a theatrical manner, with almost no words. In total, 24 issues of the series were released.Personal life of Semyon Altov
Altov, jokingly, citing a bad memory, reports that he met his wife Larisa Vasilievna three times. After their third meeting, they decided to get married and have been married for more than three decades. There is a son, Pavel, director, businessman and producer of his father. Semyon Altov already has three grandchildren: Katya, Varya and Vasya. Semyon Altov's career in film and televisionAltov has repeatedly taken part in the filming of television programs, shows and films as a screenwriter, artist and guest.
In 1984, Semyon Altov wrote dialogues for musical film based on the opera buffe by Jacques Offenbach - “Pericola”.
In 1997, he starred in the comedy “Don’t Play the Fool” (directed by Valery Chikov). Altov played the role of a member of the expedition. In addition, the artist participated in such television programs as: “Corrupt Mirror”, “Gentleman Show”, “Evening Quarter”, “Room of Laughter”, “Jurmala”, and many others.
Awards, titles of Semyon Altov
At the international festival of humor and satire “Golden Ostap” in 1994, Semyon Altov became a laureate. He was awarded a gilded statuette of the festival, following Sergei Dovlatov and Mikhail Zhvanetsky. In 2005, the writer was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. In addition, Altov is an honorary professor at the St. Petersburg Institute of Technology and an honorary chemist.Semyon Teodorovich Altov(real name Semyon Teodorovich Altshuller; genus. January 17, Sverdlovsk) - Soviet and Russian satirist and screenwriter. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.
Biography
Born into the family of teacher Theodor Semyonovich Altshuller (originally from Nizhyn) and architect Lyubov Naumovna Zalesskaya (originally from Kremenchug). Graduated.
Altov's works were performed by Gennady Khazanov, Klara Novikova, Efim Shifrin, Vladimir Vinokur, in addition, the author also performs his works. Semyon Altov stands out among other performing humor writers for his unique performing style. Altov reads his monologues with an impenetrable and even gloomy expression on his face, in a monotonous low voice with a peculiar accent. Altov's manner of pronunciation is parodied by many pop artists (Brothers Ponomarenko, Igor Khristenko, etc.).
Semyon Altov is the author of Arkady Isaakovich Raikin’s latest play “Peace to Thy Home.”
Altov took part in the creation of the comedy series “Klutzes”.
Semyon Altov began writing at the age of 26.
Family
- Wife Larisa
- son Pavel.
- Grandchildren: Varya, Katya, Vasya
- son Pavel.
Participation in TV shows
Altov also participated in the television programs “Room of Laughter”, “Corrupt Mirror”, “No Intermission”, “Izmailovsky Park”, “Gentleman Show”, “Jurmala”, “Evening Quarter”, etc.
Awards
Bibliography
- "Chance",
- "Dog's Joys"
- "Gain altitude"
- "224 Favorite Pages"
Filmography
- - Pericola (dialogue writer)
- - BDT thirty years later (film-play; participation)
- - Peace to your home (television play; author of reprises and interludes)
- - Good luck, gentlemen
- -Who's there? (short film; participation)
- - Chance (Ukraine, short film; screenwriter)
- - Altshousy (director and screenwriter)
- - Klutzes (short film; screenwriter)
- - Don't be a fool - expedition member
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Links
- - official website of Semyon Altov
- - official channel of Semyon Altov
- on YouTube
- - aired October 5, 2008(video)
- on Last.fm
- . piter.tv (May 6, 2014).
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The regimental commander turned to Prince Bagration, asking him to move back, since it was too dangerous here. “Have mercy, your Excellency, for God’s sake!” he said, looking for confirmation at the retinue officer, who was turning away from him. “Here, if you please see!” He let them notice the bullets that were constantly screeching, singing and whistling around them. He spoke in the same tone of request and reproach with which a carpenter says to a gentleman who has taken up an ax: “Our business is familiar, but you will callus your hands.” He spoke as if these bullets could not kill him, and his half-closed eyes gave his words an even more convincing expression. The staff officer joined the admonitions of the regimental commander; but Prince Bagration did not answer them and only ordered to stop shooting and line up in such a way as to make room for the two approaching battalions. While he was speaking, as if with an invisible hand he was stretched from right to left, from the rising wind, a canopy of smoke that hid the ravine, and the opposite mountain with the French moving along it opened before them. All eyes were involuntarily fixed on this French column, moving towards us and meandering along the ledges of the area. The shaggy hats of the soldiers were already visible; it was already possible to distinguish officers from privates; one could see how their banner fluttered against the staff.“They are going nicely,” said someone in Bagration’s retinue.
The head of the column had already descended into the ravine. The collision was supposed to happen on this side of the slope...
The remnants of our regiment, which was in action, hastily formed and retreated to the right; from behind them, dispersing the stragglers, two battalions of the 6th Jaeger approached in order. They had not yet reached Bagration, but a heavy, ponderous step could already be heard, beating in step with the entire mass of people. From the left flank, walking closest to Bagration was the company commander, a round-faced, stately man with a stupid, happy expression on his face, the same one who ran out of the booth. He, apparently, was not thinking about anything at that moment, except that he would pass by his superiors like a charmer.
With a sporty complacency, he walked lightly on his muscular legs, as if he were swimming, stretching out without the slightest effort and distinguished by this lightness from the heavy step of the soldiers who followed his step. He carried a thin, narrow sword taken out at his foot (a bent sword that did not look like a weapon) and, looking first at his superiors, then back, without losing his step, he turned flexibly with his whole strong figure. It seemed as if all the forces of his soul were aimed at in the best possible way pass by the authorities, and, feeling that he was doing this job well, he was happy. “Left... left... left...”, he seemed to say internally after every step, and according to this rhythm, with variously stern faces, a wall of soldier figures, weighed down with backpacks and guns, moved, as if each of these hundreds of soldiers was mentally saying, every step of the way: “ left... left... left...". The fat major, puffing and staggering, walked around the bush along the road; the lagging soldier, out of breath, with a frightened face for his malfunction, was catching up with the company at a trot; the cannonball, pressing the air, flew over the head of Prince Bagration and his retinue and to the beat: “left - left!” hit the column. “Close!” came the swaggering voice of the company commander. The soldiers circled around something in the place where the cannonball fell; an old cavalier, a flank non-commissioned officer, falling behind near the dead, caught up with his line, jumped, changed his foot, fell into step and looked back angrily. “Left... left... left...” seemed to be heard from behind the threatening silence and the monotonous sound of feet simultaneously hitting the ground.
- Well done, guys! - said Prince Bagration.
“For the sake of... wow wow wow wow!...” was heard through the ranks. The gloomy soldier walking on the left, shouting, looked back at Bagration with such an expression as if he was saying: “we know it ourselves”; the other, without looking back and as if afraid to have fun, with his mouth open, shouted and walked by.
They were ordered to stop and take off their backpacks.
Bagration rode around the ranks passing by and dismounted from his horse. He gave the Cossack the reins, took off and gave his cloak, straightened his legs and adjusted the cap on his head. The head of the French column, with officers in front, appeared from under the mountain.
"With God!" Bagration said firmly, in an audible voice, turned to the front for a moment and, slightly waving his arms, with the awkward step of a cavalryman, as if working, he walked forward along the uneven field. Prince Andrey felt that some irresistible force was pulling him forward, and he experienced great happiness. [Here occurred the attack about which Thiers says: “Les russes se conduisirent vaillamment, et chose rare a la guerre, on vit deux masses d"infanterie Mariecher resolument l"une contre l"autre sans qu"aucune des deux ceda avant d "etre abordee"; and Napoleon on the island of St. Helena said: "Quelques bataillons russes montrerent de l"intrepidite." [The Russians behaved valiantly, and a rare thing in war, two masses of infantry marched decisively against each other, and neither of the two yielded until the clash." Napoleon's words: [Several Russian battalions showed fearlessness.]
