Kryukov, Nikolay Nikolayevich
(1908–1961)
Kryukov [Kryúkuhff], Nikolay Nikolayevich (1–20/2–2[2–14]–1908, M.; 4–5–1961, same). Brother of V. Kryukov . Grad. 1932 from the M. Mus. Sch., where he was a pupil of A. V. Aleksandrov and Vasilenko. Is known primarily for his cinema scores, for which he received two Stalin Prizes. Charges of plagiarism were made against him in the Soviet press in 1960 (see B: 41). Committed suicide the following year. Works: Sort by:DefaultTitleDateAscendingDescending voc.-inst works; orch: 2 sym. (1936…