"Sergei Mikhalkov and Son," 1952
9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches
Gelatin silver print
Baltermants circular stamp on verso

Sergei Mikhalkov (1913-2009) was a prominent Soviet poet and playwright, who wrote the lyrics for the nation’s anthem on three different occasions, spanning almost 60 years. Apart from the national anthem, Mikhalkov produced a great number of satirical plays and provided scripts for several Soviet comedies. He also successfully revived a long derelict genre of satirical fable. He was awarded three Stalin Prizes (1941, 1942, 1950) and numerous other awards. He also served as the head of the Union of Soviet Writers. His son Nikita is now a prominent filmmaker, who won the Academy Award in 1995 for the best foreign film “Burnt by the Sun”.