Artyom Troitsky, music critic: biography and photo

Artem Troitsky - a man without whom rock music in Russia could simply not exist. It is to him in many respects due to their popularity such stars as Grebenshchikov, Tsoy, Bashlachev. Criticism was the role of the ideological inspirer of the new culture, with which he brilliantly coped. What is known about this talented man, what could he achieve by the age of 60?

Artem Troitsky: childhood

The birthplace of the critic is Yaroslavl, where he was born in June 1955. Artem Troitsky is a native of an intelligent family, the son of the historian Kiva Maidanik, who was famous in the times of the USSR. The first years of his life the boy spent in Prague. In the capital of the Czech Republic, the family was taken away by the father, who received a post in the publication Problems of Peace and Socialism.

The famous music critic became interested in such a direction as rock, while still a schoolboy. Artem was only 12 when he began to create a hand-written magazine dedicated to music. It was in those years that he first announced himself as a journalist writing about rock, preparing a review for one of the albums The Beatles.

Student years

It is interesting that the education received by Artem Troitsky is in no way connected with music. Parents insisted that his son needed to get a "serious" profession, persuading the offspring to become a student of the Moscow Institute of Economics and Statistics.

Studying at the university, the young man successfully combined with the position of a DJ, which enabled him to realize his love for music. It is known that for several years he acted as a leading disco, which took place at Moscow State University. Did not refuse the student and from writing reviews. Among the publications that agreed to cooperate with him, there is also the famous magazine "Rovesnik". A great impression on the readers was made by the material about Deep Purple, presented by Artem in 1975.

Concert organization

Diploma of the future famous music critic was in 1977, but could hardly imagine himself as an economist. For five years he held the position of junior research fellow, working at the Institute of Art History. Artem already thought about defending his dissertation, planning to devote his work to the sociology of pop music, but lost his job because of his scandalous reputation. However, the dismissal did not become a tragedy for the young man.

In the 70's and 80's, officials were negative about the direction of rock music, almost denying its existence. With this successfully fought Troitsky, trying to plant a new culture in the country. His first step in this direction was the organization of clandestine concerts, the participants of which were young Soviet rock bands. These included such famous bands as "Kino", "Time Machine", "Zoo".

It was Artem Troitsky who became the ideological inspirer of the festival "Spring rhythms. Tbilisi-80 ", which allowed to declare itself to such groups as" Aquarium "and" Time Machine ". The criticism of its popularity and the group "Center", the creativity of which he first drew attention.

Journalistic Activity

The young man was engaged not only in organizing concerts, but also in writing articles. What publications did Artem Troitsky collaborate with in those years? The biography of the critic says that since 1981 his materials have been published in the journal Zerkalo. For several years his articles were categorically refused to be placed in Soviet editions because of his activities connected with the planting of rock culture in the country.

Not only did Troitsky write articles, but also books. For example, his work "Back to the USSR", which was published in the UK in 1987, became very popular. The book is of interest to everyone who is fond of the history of rock music in the USSR. It is interesting that the work written by Artyom is known as the first book in which Russian rock was considered.

The status of a banned writer was acquired by the critic in 1990, when he was refused the publication of the book "Tusovka. What happened to the Soviet underground. " The work was published only in a number of European countries, did not receive special recognition. However, the popular encyclopedia was "Pop-lexicon". With the help of this book, Troitsky introduces readers to terms that will help them better understand the phenomenon of contemporary music. In 2009, Artem completed the encyclopedia, after which it was reissued.

TV

Artem Troitsky has been familiar with a problem such as stuttering since childhood. However, this did not stop this talented person from claiming to be a TV presenter. Career critic on television began with the transfer of "Video Rhythms", in which he acted as a video clip browser. In the 80's and 90's Troitsky was the leading column "Avant-garde" in the TV project "Program A".

The first author's program from Artem appeared in 1994, the NTV channel offered to the famous critic to conduct the show "Cafe Oblomov". Since 1997, the TV project began to appear on the RTR channel. Did not leave Troitsky without attention and radio, the most vivid achievement in this area is the author's program "The Ark of Uncle Co."

Playboy Magazine

Modern music is a sphere that does not limit the interests of the critic. In 1995, he took up the post of editor-in-chief of the Russian edition of Playboy. The lack of editorial experience did not confuse Artem when he agreed to this post. Troitsky did not doubt that he would soon be able to sort out all the nuances of this case.

As editor-in-chief, the man was given almost unlimited freedom. The requirements of the American authorities were limited to such mandatory items as the presence in all issues of the journal of the main headings, as well as the choice of the "girl of the month". Artem allowed himself various experiments, for example, constantly printed materials on politicians, which was not traditional for Playboy.

The decision to leave the post of editor-in-chief of the famous magazine Troitsky took in 1999. The critic explained his departure employment in other projects.

Movies and TV shows

What does Artem Troitsky besides all of the above? Of course, such a bright personality just could not help but interest the directors. The famous actor did not become a famous actor, but he can be seen in many modern films and serials. For example, in 2001 Artem was offered to play in the picture "Down House", which became an interpretation of Dostoevsky's "Idiot". In this tape Troitsky played Totsky.

A vivid image of a sorcerer who owns all the secrets of voodoo art, he created in the project "Young and Happy." The role of the thief in the law by the name of Mark went to him in the film "Gloss". Finally, the star can be seen in such films as "Alias for a Hero", "Tumbler".

Life Behind the Scenes

Of course, fans are interested not only in professional achievements, which Artemy Troitsky can be proud of. The personal life of the star also occupies the public. It is known that the critic was married twice. His first lady was a girl named Svetlana, currently residing in London. In this marriage, the daughter of Alexander was born, but this did not keep Troitsky from divorce, the reasons of which journalists could not find out. Parting with Svetlana was peaceful, with a daughter from his ex-wife Artyom excellent relations, they often meet.

Journalist Marianne is a woman on whom the famous music critic is married at the moment. The second wife gave birth to Troitsky two daughters Lydia and Alexander, who are still in school. Artem argues that for his children he always tries to be first and foremost a friend and only then a father, they have a trusting relationship.