MINSK, 22 January (BelTA) - Vladimir Mulyavin was a true genius, Vladislav Misevich, a member of the Pesnyary band, said at the Vladimir Mulyavin tribute dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the artist's birth at the National Library in Minsk on 21 January, BelTA has learned.
The singer's daughter, Olga Mulyavina, shared her memories of her father. “For others, he is a legend, a star, Honored Artist. But my memories of him are mostly domestic: how he sat at the piano, how we drank tea in the kitchen. He drove me to school, gave me advice when I entered the institute. As a father, he was the kindest and the best. He had a special quality: he knew how to guide, to express his opinion, but he never forced it on anyone,” she noted.
During the event, visitors had the opportunity to view archival materials. Director of the Belarusian State Archive of Film, Photo, and Audio Documents Andrei Gonchar believes that Vladimir Mulyavin's creative work is woven into the Belarusian cultural code. “The documents dedicated to his work and the music of Pesnyary hold a special place in our archive. These are hundreds of concert recordings, photographs, and much more. They allow one not only to hear the music and see the person but also to touch the great talent and understand what he was like in life. Among them are also family footage. We were happy to provide the most valuable of these for this tribute,” he added.
The virtual project “Pesnyary: The Prayer of Voices and Hearts” was also presented at the event. It was prepared in 2024 to mark the 55th anniversary of the Pesnyary band and updated for the anniversary of Vladimir Mulyavin's birth.
“There is a simple phrase that became the main description for him: he was, first and foremost, a good person. I could call him great, but he would have disagreed with that. He was truly devoted to art, and his profession was an entire world. At that time, nothing suggested that such a genre would become so popular. But even today, it's hard to explain why this music became so popular: whether it was because of the high notes or the refined compositions. He was a true genius,” Vladislav Misevich said.
The singer's daughter, Olga Mulyavina, shared her memories of her father. “For others, he is a legend, a star, Honored Artist. But my memories of him are mostly domestic: how he sat at the piano, how we drank tea in the kitchen. He drove me to school, gave me advice when I entered the institute. As a father, he was the kindest and the best. He had a special quality: he knew how to guide, to express his opinion, but he never forced it on anyone,” she noted.
She also mentioned his deep connection with Belarusian culture. “It’s amazing that he was from Russia but came to love Belarus so deeply. He poured all his strength and all his heart into our language. Music was the art to which he dedicated his entire life. The realization that he left such a vast musical legacy came later, only after he had already become a legend. I think he was touched by our Belarusian kindness and openness. He became fond of the country, and then that feeling merged with the music,” Olga Mulyavina believes.
Aleksandr Babuk, Deputy Director General– Director of Science and Information Technology at the National Library, emphasized that the main achievement of Pesnyary was elevating Belarusian folk songs first to a national and then to a global level. “I heard Pesnyary as a child, while watching Nu, Pogodi! cartoon and the episode featuring the famous song Kasiu Yas Kanyushynu” ('Yas Was Scything Clover'). Also, among my relatives was a well-known guitarist who nearly arranged to play together with Vladimir Mulyavin though it ultimately didn't work out. However, I am glad that Pesnyary are very beloved, which is why we are holding this event,” he said.
Aleksandr Babuk, Deputy Director General– Director of Science and Information Technology at the National Library, emphasized that the main achievement of Pesnyary was elevating Belarusian folk songs first to a national and then to a global level. “I heard Pesnyary as a child, while watching Nu, Pogodi! cartoon and the episode featuring the famous song Kasiu Yas Kanyushynu” ('Yas Was Scything Clover'). Also, among my relatives was a well-known guitarist who nearly arranged to play together with Vladimir Mulyavin though it ultimately didn't work out. However, I am glad that Pesnyary are very beloved, which is why we are holding this event,” he said.
During the event, visitors had the opportunity to view archival materials. Director of the Belarusian State Archive of Film, Photo, and Audio Documents Andrei Gonchar believes that Vladimir Mulyavin's creative work is woven into the Belarusian cultural code. “The documents dedicated to his work and the music of Pesnyary hold a special place in our archive. These are hundreds of concert recordings, photographs, and much more. They allow one not only to hear the music and see the person but also to touch the great talent and understand what he was like in life. Among them are also family footage. We were happy to provide the most valuable of these for this tribute,” he added.
The virtual project “Pesnyary: The Prayer of Voices and Hearts” was also presented at the event. It was prepared in 2024 to mark the 55th anniversary of the Pesnyary band and updated for the anniversary of Vladimir Mulyavin's birth.
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