Creativity, achievements, personal life of the famous satirist - we will talk about all this, and more, in our material.

Early years

Koklyushkin Viktor Mikhailovich was born on November 27, 1945 in Moscow. While still at school, the future satirist began working in a factory. Then the young man went to the army. Having devoted several years to serving his homeland, Viktor Koklyushkin returned to the capital. The guy entered the publishing and printing college. At the same time, the future artist began to attend theater courses at GITIS. Here the guy learned stagecraft.

Before engaging in public activities, Viktor Koklyushkin replaced wide range professions. The artist made his living as a mechanic, worked as a newspaper editor, text proofreader, and was a commandant at the military registration and enlistment office.

Creative debut

Even while working at the factory, Viktor Koklyushkin dedicated free time writing satirical stories. The aspiring author decided to send his most successful creation, which was liked by numerous colleagues in the production workshop, to one of the capital’s printed publications. For several weeks, Koklyushkin bought a newspaper, hoping to see his own story on its pages. However, this never happened. Later, the author received an explanatory letter stating that he humorous story about the adventures of drinking friends was censored and could not be published in a decent publication.

The refusal did not bother Victor at all. After some time, another satirical work came out from his pen. The second story was sent by the author to the editorial office of Literaturnaya Gazeta. Soon, Viktor Koklyushkin finally saw his work on the pages of a printed publication and even more. The satirist received an offer from the newspaper to become a regular author of its humorous column.

For some time, Viktor Koklyushkin actively composed satirical stories for Literaturnaya Gazeta. Then his stories began to enjoy success among a wide audience. The author began to be invited to Moscow radio stations, where he read out his works in live. Viktor Koklyushkin decided to leave the backbreaking work at the factory where he worked at that time, because they paid much more for humorous performances.

Working on television

In the 70s, Viktor Mikhailovich Koklyushkin acquired the status of a famous satirist. Humorous stories The author appealed to a wide audience. His literary creations became part of the repertoire of many Soviet comedians. Koklyushkin wrote monologues for Efim Shifrin, Evgeny Petrosyan, Klara Novikova, Vladimir Vinokur. Despite the success of his stories, the artist himself always preferred to remain behind the scenes.

On public speaking Viktor Koklyushkin made up his mind only at the age of 38. At this time, he was offered to read one of his humorous works on the air of a popular television program entitled "Around Laughter". The image of a lanky, balding man with a pronounced nasal timbre of his voice immediately appealed to the audience. The author's sparkling jokes began to spread among the people. The author began to regularly appear on air on a variety of television channels.

The artist's finest hour

Victory Koklyushkin’s triumph came after writing a monologue called “Hello, Lucy!” The work was prepared for a performance by Efim Shifrin and quickly became business card artist on stage. Thanks to the success of the monologue, Koklyushkin became regularly involved in public performances with famous satirists.

Author's bibliography

The basis of the satirist’s author’s works has always been his personal observations. Koklyushkin has extensive work experience in the most various institutions. The author saw the country at certain stages of its formation. According to Victor himself, thanks to the rich life experience, a sarcastic look at the events that happened to him earlier, it is not difficult for him to come up with plausible stories filled with sparkling humor.

• “It's Good When the Sun Shines” (1988);
• "The Comedian" (1993);
• "Shine" (1999);
• "208 Selected Pages" (1999);
• "Funny Life" (2002);
• “There were happy days” (2004);
• “Anthology of humor and satire of Russia of the 20th century” (2007);
• "My Coat" (2007);
• "Tears of a Pterodactyl" (2009);
• “Slaughter Reprise” (2010);
• “Wait, who’s coming?” (2010).

Awards and achievements

For his work, Koklyushkin was awarded a number of prestigious awards. In 1972, the satirist was awarded an award at the All-Union Competition of Humorists. This was followed by the Literary Gazette award, to which Victor devoted several decades of his life. In 1999, the satirist was awarded the Golden Calf Prize for his contribution to the development of Russian literature.

Victor Koklyushkin - family

Early 60's famous satirist started dating an Estonian girl named Lyubov Sepp. The young people got married. A daughter appeared in the family. Soon Victor and Lyubov decided to separate. Despite this, famous artist never ceased to take an active part in raising his daughter, who later became a famous model.

After his divorce from Lyubov Sapp, the artist married for the second time. His chosen one was the fairly successful writer Elga Zolotnik. The couple has been together for just over 3 decades. The happy couple have a son named Jan.

In conclusion

One of latest stories Victor has a humorous monologue called "The Billionaire's Daughter". In 2017, the satirist presented it to the audience on air television program"Laughing is allowed." The monologue was also heard in the program “Distorted Mirror”.

Today, the famous satirist Viktor Koklyushkin continues to perform on stage, delighting the audience with his sparkling humorous works. However, due to his advanced age, the author appears in public less and less often. The writer devotes most of his time to his family. The artist lives with his beloved wife Elga and children in own home in Peredelkino. Here Koklyushkin writes books and runs the household.

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Viktor Mikhailovich Koklyushkin (born November 27, 1945, Moscow) is a Soviet and Russian satirist writer and TV presenter.

The famous Russian satirist Viktor Koklyushkin is known to viewers for his topical monologues “Democracy”, “Rehearsal” and “Fool”, which he performs with his unique in a nasal voice, which has become a kind of calling card for the comedian. However, much less is known about the personality of the comedian himself than about his work.

Viktor Koklyushkin was born in 1945 in Moscow. He graduated from the Publishing and Printing College and the Higher Theater Courses of GITIS. In 1969, Koklyushkin became the author of the “Twelve Chairs Club” page of the Literaturnaya Gazeta. In 1972, Mosconcert entertainer Evgeniy Kravinsky performed his stories on stage.
Koklyushkin wrote monologues for such pop artists as Efim Shifrin, Evgeny Petrosyan, Klara Novikova, Vladimir Vinokur. He came up with the monologue “Hello, Lucy” for Shifrin and wrote four solo performances. Author of 10 books of stories, novels and novels.

My labor activity he started quite early, but it had nothing to do with creativity, because young Koklyushkin had no desire to become a writer and become famous. At the age of 15, he went to work in a factory, while continuing to study at a school for working youth. After graduating from school, Viktor Koklyushkin paid his debt to the Motherland in the ranks Soviet Army, and then work again, and study again, only now it was a publishing and printing college and the Higher Theater Courses of GITIS.

On the way to fame, Koklyushkin changed countless professions: mechanic, proofreader, editor, commandant at the city military registration and enlistment office, army sergeant-major. The comedian remembers his work at the factory and military service with warmth, and considers those distant years to be almost the best in his life. And yet, we know Viktor Koklyushkin precisely as a talented satirist writer.

In the late 60s, Koklyushkin, as he himself assures, completely accidentally ended up on the last page of the Literary Gazette. This is how he became the author of the popular page “Twelve Chairs Club”. But real success came to the aspiring satirist with his appearance on the stage. In 1972, Evgeny Kravinsky performed on stage with stories written by Viktor Koklyushkin. Other artists also performed his monologues modern stage. Among them are Klara Novikova, Evgeny Petrosyan, Vladimir Vinokur, Efim Shifrin. In 1983, Viktor Koklyushkin first appeared on television.
In the program “Around Laughter” he read one of his satirical stories. In the same year, Efim Shifrin first performed the now incredibly famous monologue “Hello, Lyusya!” After him, Koklyushkin’s appearance on the silver screen became quite regular, and not a single humorous concert was complete without a satirist.

Viktor Koklyushkin doesn’t have to go far to find material for his monologues. Throughout his life he observed different stages of development Russian state: both developing socialism, and the gradual transition to capitalism, and modern democracy. Many of his monologues are an assessment of the events that took place, a view from the inside of a person who can not only observe, but also analyze. However, over time, numerous miniatures can form a completely complete work. Today Koklyushkin boasts a good bibliography, numbering more than a dozen books. The greatest reader demand is “Hello, Lyusya, it’s me!”, “Killer Reprise” and “Wait, who’s coming?!”.

The satirical writer Viktor KOKLYUSHKIN is running out of anniversary year. Last November he turned 70, but this did not affect his usual way of life. Koklyushkin did not shave his beard or write less, but he appears on television less and less often.

-Viktor Mikhailovich, what is happening in your creative life?

It has become more difficult for artists and comedians of the older generation to get on TV. But I am not going to turn into a member of the Politburo, who before last breath We were sitting on Old Square. On the other hand, it is not for nothing that the Bible says that water does not flow under a lying stone, but the one who walks will overcome the road. Now I’m finishing an ironic novel. I don’t know in what form it will come out - paper or electronic.

- Since your youth, have you decided to conquer the heights of satire and humor?

Entered military school, but they didn’t take me there. And if it had turned out the other way around, it would be impossible for him to become the Minister of Defense now and peace would reign throughout the world. Then fate brought me into humor: the artists asked me to write for them, and then I went on stage myself. In 1983, I came to Ostankino for the first time, in the “Around Laughter” program. There, next to the television center, stands the Trinity Church, where a hundred years ago my grandparents got married, met and quickly found mutual happiness.

- If I’m not mistaken, you are now married for the second time?

Yes. My first wife was Lyubov Sepp, a girl with Estonian roots. He returned from the army and got married pretty quickly. Our daughter Elga was born. Now she is already a mother of five children and a husband. popular TV presenter and writer Vladimir Solovyov. Vladimir SOLOVIOV affectionately calls his wife Elga Lyalya. Photo by Anatoly LOMOHOV

- Why does she have her mother’s last name, Sapp?

I didn’t want my daughter to struggle with my last name. After all, bobbins are not only what Vologda lace is knitted with. There used to be a saying: “to rattle bobbins” - which means to tell stories. So I have a professional last name, which is very appropriate. And for my daughter, who, however, composed in childhood wonderful tales, when I didn’t even go to school yet, no. She grew up and became a psychologist, a fashion model, and, as I already said, an excellent mother.

- You good grandfather?

No. I spend little time with my grandchildren. They are all very different, their parents do not hold them back, so their characters immediately appear.

- What was your daughter like as a child?

One day, when she was five years old, we were alone in the apartment. She ate little, I took a thin ruler and threatened: “If you don’t eat well, I’ll hit you.” And he hit him lightly on the butt. She immediately went into another room. And suddenly, after a while, the door opens quietly, and the daughter from there timidly asks: “Is it possible to hit people on the butt with a ruler?!” For some reason I remembered this phrase for the rest of my life.

- And while studying your biography, I noticed that your current wife’s name is also Elga.

It happened that way. I have been married to Elga Zlotnik for thirty-five years. She is the owner of two higher education: technical - after graduating from MISS and humanitarian - after graduating from the film studies department of VGIK. Published in newspapers and magazines, writes books. Our son Ian is 32 years old and not yet married. Ian studied to be a graphic designer at the Moscow Art Theater School-Studio.

Gray hair in beard

- How do you and your son-in-law Vladimir Solovyov get along?

He's a good presenter. Of course, many are vying for his place: going on air all the time, waving his arms and teaching people about life - what else can you dream of? Volodya and I, to be honest, do not communicate very closely. And all because for the last six years I have been running my own column in one major newspaper. Every week I laugh at the government, MPs and other key figures. And Soloviev is on the other side. So I don’t want to inadvertently disturb him. On the other hand, a satirist differs from an oppositionist in that the latter wants the government to change, and the former wants it to work well. But not all people look at me with a smile.
There was a case when I joked about Stas Mikhailov, and I paid for it. One day I was standing at a tram stop, and the woman driver saw me, looked at me furiously and rushed on without even slowing down. Her people didn’t leave, and others didn’t come in. They were simply stunned by this, and I immediately realized that she did not like what I wrote about Stas. Oh those fans. But I feel more sorry for the artists they worship. Not everyone understands that you quickly get used to success, but it passes over time. And then you see such a person with a frustrated look, who is perplexed that he used to collect stadiums, but now no one needs him.

- Yes, but many manage to make great money during this time. Here is your son-in-law Soloviev wealthy man?

Wealthy. But I don’t meddle in their lives, remembering very well that my childhood was spent on the roof with pigeons. And I was formed in a completely different society. Personally, I always had enough of everything. There were different children studying at my school. Including the son of a marshal, the daughter of a minister. But the doors of their houses were open, we went to visit each other and did not pay attention to the fact that some had six rooms and two ZIL cars, while others had nothing.

- But did you feel your moment of glory?

Thirty years ago I had my own TV show, where, for example, Lev Leshchenko and Tanya Vedeneyeva sang the song “Tatiana’s Day,” and Boyarsky, performing his hit “Red Horse,” climbed onto the sculpture and wailed from there. Then I was criticized in many newspapers. Like, why do we need such a program? And people loved her and watched her... That year I turned 70. In connection with this, they began to call me to the screen again, but I basically refused. It’s just that there are about a hundred records of my numbers in the archives. I still look okay on them. Now I have a gray beard and a bald spot on the top of my head. And it’s more difficult to teach people about life. Although, in my opinion, we need to follow the example of animals - they know how to truly get along with each other and with humans. My cat and dog lived together and even slept in an embrace. By the way, Elga’s daughter also has several dogs. When there are small children, there must be animals at home; they teach kindness. He and Volodya big house, there is a lot to roam around, of course, all their dogs are purebred. I give my grandchildren books and games for their birthdays, and I simply congratulate my daughter and son-in-law and say warm words. They have a different standard of living and don’t need anything special. Well, God forbid.

- And yours tour life do you remember often?

Of course! What didn't happen to us there? Once, one artist almost drowned in the Amur River in the morning, after he drank at a banquet the night before and, without really sleeping, went swimming. Or another time in Vladivostok some rock band performed before me, and their spectators broke all the chairs during the concert. So because of this, riot police were called to my performance to guard the property. I said something funny from the stage, and one listener began to roar so loudly that a policeman even hit him with a baton as a precaution. Or it happened in Novosibirsk. A journalist came to my concert, wrote down my jokes, published them in the newspaper, but then honestly sent me the fee. I went to the post office to get it. I was standing in line, and an old lady sat behind me. Everyone looked at me carefully, and then declared: “Do you know that you look like Koklyushkin? We would definitely get first place in the look-alike competition.” And then she thought a little and added: “They would pay you good money for this and buy yourself something decent. Otherwise you dress like a tramp.”

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Name: Victor Koklyushkin Date of birth: November 27, 1945 (70 years old) Zodiac sign: Sagittarius Eastern horoscope: Rooster Place of birth: Moscow Activities: satirist writer Weight: 59 kg Height: 176 cm

BIOGRAPHY OF VIKTOR KOKLYUSHKIN

The famous Russian satirist Viktor Koklyushkin is known to viewers for his topical monologues “Democracy”, “Rehearsal” and “Fool”, which he performs with his unique nasal voice, which has become a kind of calling card of the humorist. However, much less is known about the personality of the comedian himself than about his work.

KOKLYUSHKIN'S CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH

The future satirist was born in 1945 in Moscow. He began his career quite early, but it had nothing to do with creativity, because young Koklyushkin had no desire to become a writer and become famous. At the age of 15, he went to work in a factory, while continuing to study at a school for working youth. After graduating from school, Viktor Koklyushkin paid his debt to his homeland in the ranks of the Soviet Army, and then again work, and again study, only now it was a publishing and printing college and the Higher Theater Courses of GITIS.
Epigram on Viktor Koklyushkin With the gait and face of a Neanderthal, And with a smart appearance to match, He sucked his humor out of his finger, And managed to lose a lot of weight. On the way to fame, Koklyushkin changed countless professions: mechanic, proofreader, editor, commandant at the city military registration and enlistment office, army sergeant-major. The comedian remembers his work at the factory and military service with warmth, and considers those distant years to be almost the best in his life. And yet, we know Viktor Koklyushkin precisely as a talented satirist writer.

P Epigram on Viktor Koklyushkin

With the gait and face of a Neanderthal,

Yes, and with a smart appearance to match,

He sucked his humor out of his finger,

And he managed to lose a lot of weight.

On the way to fame, Koklyushkin changed countless professions: mechanic, proofreader, editor, commandant at the city military registration and enlistment office, army sergeant-major. The comedian remembers his work at the factory and military service with warmth, and considers those distant years to be almost the best in his life. And yet, we know Viktor Koklyushkin precisely as a talented satirist writer.

THE PATH TO FAME: KOKLYUSHKIN'S MONOLOGUES AND CONCERTS

In the late 60s, Koklyushkin, as he himself assures, completely accidentally ended up on the last page of the Literary Gazette. This is how he became the author of the popular page “Twelve Chairs Club”. But real success came to the novice satirist with his appearance on the stage.

In 1972, Evgeny Kravinsky performed on stage with stories written by Viktor Koklyushkin. Other contemporary pop artists also performed his monologues. Among them are Klara Novikova, Evgeny Petrosyan, Vladimir Vinokur, Efim Shifrin. In 1983, Viktor Koklyushkin first appeared on television.In the program “Around Laughter” he read one of his satirical stories. In the same year, Efim Shifrin first performed the now incredibly famous monologue “Hello, Lyusya!” After him, Koklyushkin’s appearance on the silver screen became quite regular, and not a single humorous concert was complete without a satirist.

VIKTOR KOKLYUSHKIN AS SCREENWRITER AND WRITER

Viktor Koklyushkin doesn’t have to go far to find material for his monologues. Throughout his life, he observed different stages of the formation of the Russian state: developing socialism, the gradual transition to capitalism, and modern democracy. Many of his monologues are an assessment of the events that took place, a view from the inside of a person who can not only observe, but also analyze.

However, over time, numerous miniatures can form a completely complete work. Today Koklyushkin boasts a good bibliography, numbering more than a dozen books. The greatest reader demand is “Hello, Lyusya, it’s me!”, “Killer Reprise” and “Wait, who’s coming?!”.

After graduating from GITIS theater courses, Viktor Koklyushkin became a full-fledged “variety playwright,” as his diploma says, which means that he simply could not help but realize himself in this capacity. The satirist wrote four solo plays. Koklyushkin took part in the creation of the Soviet ten-episode animated film“The Magnificent Gosha,” which was released in the 80s.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

For its many creative works Viktor Koklyushkin received a number of prestigious awards, including first prize at the All-Union Competition of Humorists in 1972, the Literary Newspaper Golden Calf Award in 1999, and the satirist twice received the All-Union Competition for Spoken Genres in 1985 and 1989.

PERSONAL LIFE OF VIKTOR KOKLYUSHKIN

Viktor Koklyushkin tries not to let strangers into the secrets of his personal life. However, it is reliably known that for already many years the famous satirist remains faithful to his wife Elga Zlotnik. Elga is also creative personality, managed to realize herself as a writer, despite the fact that she received her first education at MISS, and her second at the film studies department of VGIK.

Victor Koklyushkin is married and has two children. Victor Koklyushkin has two adult children: daughter Elga Sepp, wife famous TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov, and son Ian. In his book “The Humorist,” the satirist Koklyushkin admits that he “loves dogs, cats, horses and different birds too.” It is not surprising that he has a whole menagerie at home, and one day Koklyushkin and his pets were lucky enough to become the heroes of the “In the Animal World” program.

Creativity takes a lot of time and effort, but according to the satirist best vacation serves for him new job, and a profession associated with dense tour schedule, practically eliminates long trips on vacation.

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