Mikhail Isakovsky. The life and creative path of the poet

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Poet Mikhail Isakovsky was born in the village of Glotovka at the very beginning of the 20th century, in January 1900. How could a boy from a simple and impoverished family become a famous poet? Did he manage to realize all his creative ideas? What kind of person was Mikhail Isakovsky? Biography of the writer - in this article.

The poet's childhood

Mikhail Vasilyevich's parents were very poor people, and at the same time the Isakovsky family had many children. Unfortunately, due to hunger, not all children could survive, but Mikhail was lucky, as they say, he was born in a shirt. The family suffered greatly from hunger. There was not enough money all the time, and little Misha's childhood memories were far from the brightest.

His father worked at the post office and often brought newspapers from work, which helped his little son learn to read and write. Thus, the future poet became the only literate person in the entire district. People from neighboring villages began to contact him to write letters to their relatives. Undoubtedly, the boy was very flattered by this, and his desire to learn grew with eachafternoon. While writing letters, the boy found out what thoughts and feelings people have for each other, being at a distance, who has what problems and experiences. This helped him learn what empathy is, he learned to express his thoughts regarding human relationships.

Poetic talent was observed in the boy from early childhood, and this ability to empathize later resulted in the fact that Mikhail Isakovsky developed the genre of the so-called lyrical writing in his work.

Such a desirable education

From early childhood, the poet found a very serious incurable eye disease. And from the age of thirteen, his eyesight began to deteriorate greatly, which constantly threatened with complete blindness. This disease made the boy very modest and shy. He managed to go to school from the age of 11, but in the class they laughed at him, and he began to study at home, controlled by teachers. Making great progress, Mikhail Isakovsky pleased parents and teachers.

In 1913, the boy graduated from high school with honors and was able to continue his studies at the Smolensk gymnasium. There he wrote one of his best poems, The Wayfarer (1916). Unfortunately, the poet had to give up his studies at the gymnasium, as the family was in dire need. He had to go to work to help feed his family.

Alas, but he could not continue his education in educational institutions anymore, he was not given an eye disease. But Mikhail Isakovsky was engaged in self-education until the end of his life, read a lot and, of course, wrote poetry.

The work of the poet

During the October Revolution, the poet began his career. Even without a specialized education, he was invited to work as a teacher at an elementary school, where he showed himself as a talented teacher.

1918 is a very important year for the poet - he joins the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks. From that moment on, he begins to write a lot.

A year later he was appointed editor of the Yelninskaya newspaper, which he created from scratch. Of course, I also had to write myself, it was simply not possible to get a typewriter. Undoubtedly, such painstaking work worsened his already poor eyesight.

In 1926, Mikhail Isakovsky was elected secretary of the board of the RAPP. Now it is printed more often in newspapers.

Five years later, in 1931, Mikhail Vasilyevich moved to Moscow to become the editor-in-chief of the then popular Kolkhoznik magazine.

His activity proceeded very rapidly, he was engaged in journalistic work, was in parties, created his works.

In the 50s and 60s, he traveled abroad several times. In other words, he was very active and at a fairly mature age.

Not an easy creative path

At the age of 12, his first famous poems were written: "Lomonosov" and "The Way".

In the 30s, the poet became widely known thanks to the songs "Katyusha", "There is no better color", "Brown eyes".

He could not participate in hostilities for he alth reasons, but morallysupported everyone who was at the front, dedicating a number of poems to them: “In the forest near the front”, “Goodbye, cities and huts.”

Written by Isakovsky, the post-war poem "The Enemies Burned Their Home" was banned for a long time. It was believed that a soldier cannot cry, but must heroically endure all difficulties. But still, after a while, the poem was published, and Mark Bernes put the words to music, despite the ban.

The language of Mikhail Vasilyevich's poetry is very musical, understandable to the people, clear. He was loved by many for his ability to accurately and concisely express human feelings and empathize with everyone.

At the end of life

In his last years, the poet is actively engaged in parliamentary activities, and is also fond of prose - he writes the "Yelninskaya book".

In 1971, he falls seriously ill, suffers a complex heart attack. While in the hospital, he learns that his friend, the poet and writer Tvardovsky, is with him there. But they cannot come and visit each other - everyone's he alth is too weak. And after the death of Tvardovsky in December of the same year, Isakovsky falls into a deep depression, grieving for his comrade.

In July, 20th, 1973 Isakovsky Mikhail Vasilievich dies.

The biography of the poet is so rich and difficult, it makes us, the readers, take an example from this strong man. About him as a famous poet of the 20th century, the film “Brilliant Primitive. The mystery of Isakovsky.”

The poet was buried at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow. There is also a monument to him.