Mosolov, Aleksandr Vasil'yevich

Mosolov [Muhsalóff] (Mossolov), Aleksandr Vasil'yevich (7–29/8–11–1900, Kiev; 7–11–1973, M.). As a boy Mosolov received music lessons from his mother, N. A. Mosolova, who was a professional singer. The family moved to M. in 1904, where he attended the High School until 1917. From 1918–20 fought in the Civil War in Kotovsky's brigade: he was wounded and twice decorated with the “Order of the Red Banner.” Afterwards, took private lessons with Glier and, in 1921, entered the M. Cons., where he…