Vysotsky

Vladimir Novikov’s book is a masterfully written, unvarnished account of the life and work of Vladimir Vysotsky, our contemporary— a man whose voice in the 1970s–1980s could literally be heard in every home. From this biography, the reader learns new details about the life of this restless soul—its rises and falls, its passions and ailments.

The author doesn’t limit himself to purely biographical framing; he thoughtfully analyzes Vysotsky’s work as a poet, striving to determine its place in the cultural and historical context of the era.