Nikolay Nekrasov

Nikolay Nekrasov was born in Moscow. In 1952 he finished music college (balalaika and conducting), in 1954 flight training college in Ukraine. He entered Gnessin Music Academy as soon as returned to Moscow. From 1957-1960 Nekrasov was the chief conductor of folk instruments ensemble named after Pyatnitskiy. In 1960 he finished musical academy and became the chief conductor of USSR folk dance ensemble. Between 1985 to 1998 directed Orchestral Conducting Department of musical academy (Professor since 2001-2012). He was the director and chief conductor of All Union Radio and TV Russian folk instruments ensemble from 1973 to 2012. In 1971 Nekrasov was awarded with Honorary Artist of Russia, in 1978 - People’s Artist of Russia, in 1988 - People’s Artist of USSR. In 1995 he received the orders "For Services to the Fatherland", "Order of Honor" (2002). Nikolay Nekrasov died in Moscow.