In Volgograd died the poet and honorary citizen of the region Vasily Makeev
In Volgograd died a poet, member of the Union of writers of Russia and honorary citizen of the region Vasily Makeev. He was 78 years old. The death of the writer was reported in the Centralized system of city libraries.
Vasily Stepanovich was born on March 29, 1948 in the farm Kleimenovsky. Being a hereditary Cossack, he from childhood felt a deep connection with his native land, which later became one of the main themes of his poetry.
Makeev’s first collection of poems, “Heaven on Shoulders,” was published in 1966, just after graduating from high school. The poet Mikhail Lukonin gave his farewell to the young author, noting his natural sense of words, emotionality, spiritual generosity and special poetic vision.
Vasily Makeev became one of the most famous representatives of the post-war generation of Volgograd writers. His name was included in the encyclopedia “The Best People of Russia”. For his contribution to culture, the poet was awarded the titles “Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation” and “Honorary Citizen of the Volgograd Region”, as well as the honorary badge “For Services to the Fatherland”.
The team of “MK in Volgograd” expressed condolences to the poet’s wife Tatiana Bryksina, his relatives and friends.
