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Mark Naumovich Bernes (Russian: Ма́рк Нау́мович Берне́с) (born Menakhem-Man Neukh-Shmuylov Neyman, Russian: Мена́хем-Ман Не́ухович Не́йман; 8 October [O.S. 25 September] 1911, – 16 August 1969) was a Soviet film actor and chansonnier. He is widely regarded as among the most popular artists of the Soviet stage in the 1950s-1960s, and performed a number of poignant songs about World War II, including "Dark Is the Night" (Russian: Тёмная ночь, "Tyomnaya noch"; 1943) and "Cranes" (Russian: Журавли, "Zhuravli"; 1969). He is also credited with playing a primary role in the formation of the golden fund of Soviet song classics. Stalin Prize of first degree (1951).

Quick facts about Mark Bernes

  • Full name: Mark Bernes
  • Born: 1911-10-09
  • Nationality: Russian Empire
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q537854

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Who is Mark Bernes?

Mark Naumovich Bernes (Russian: Ма́рк Нау́мович Берне́с) (born Menakhem-Man Neukh-Shmuylov Neyman, Russian: Мена́хем-Ман Не́ухович Не́йман; 8 October [O.S.

What nationality is Mark Bernes?

Mark Bernes is Russian Empire.

When was Mark Bernes born?

Mark Bernes was born on 1911-10-09.

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