A publicist and poet, journalist and translator, Yevgeny Nefedov was born in 1946 in the Donbass, in the small town of Krasny Liman, where, after his death, he will be awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen”. The roots of men go to Russia - to the Tver region.
Immediately after graduation, the future poet worked as a miner, more than once descended into the face. This was followed by service in the army, which Nefedov Eugene held in Transbaikalia. And only upon arrival home he entered the Moscow State University at the faculty of journalism. After graduation, he began to work by profession. He worked in journalism for about 40 years. Starting his journey with a regional newspaper, he gradually reached the central press.
"Komsomolskaya Pravda" in the life of Evgeny Nefedov
For a long time in the 80s, Yevgeny Nefedov was his own correspondent for Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine. His biography begins in this country. And a little later, the journalist was transferred to Moscow. He became a Komsomol correspondent in Czechoslovakia. However, already at the end of the 80s he was recalled from there due to the fact that he did not sing the Prague revolution. Shortly after this incident, the journalist quit the newspaper, being left without work. Of course, Nefedov could easily get into any publication that glorified the current political system, praised the activities of the government. But he could not afford it. Therefore, he was at the very bottom.
Creative style of the poet.
Alexander Prokhanov is the person who outlined the whole future creative life of Nefedov. His call predetermined the career of the poet. He began to work in newspapers such as Tomorrow and Den. And it was he who was one of their creators. Thus, the poet firmly and for the whole life connected his fate with Russia. Nefedov Evgeny Andreyevich became one of the secretaries on the board of the Union of Writers of the Russian Federation. In it, he led the section of humor and satire. In addition, he began to publish a new newspaper, which he called "Russian Laughter."
He worked as a poet and author in the newspaper "Soviet Russia". He also helped journalists as an editor, proofreader and translator. Evgeny Nefedov released a collection of his poems, which he called "A moment of absolute happiness." The female face that adorns his cover is a photograph of his beloved and only wife Lyudmila. With her, he shared all the hardships and joys, calling every time from any corner of the country.
It was about his love that he composed lyric poems. Take for the soul, for example, these lines:
Of course, having a reputation for luminaries,
Hold on as best I could then
But the young tender fairy
Captivated me forever.
“A moment of absolute happiness” is far from the only collection of the poet. There were others: “Govoriliada”, “With whom you will lead”, “Brotherhood”, “Light ahead” and “Eternal circle”.
"Eugene about some"
When Russian television was filled with Odessa humor, Yevgeny Nefedov began to write poetry in contrast to this. After all, he is faithful to the Fatherland and the oath of both civilian and military. This he embodied in his poetic journalism. Each issue of the newspaper he published was decorated with a column entitled "Eugene about some." It was here that he struggled with the destruction of patriotism, tried to protect children, pensioners. All this was filled with his satirical lines.
In addition to the unique column, Evgeni Nefedov read his poems at performances that were very successful. At the same time, he knew how to stay on stage perfectly, combining Gogol's satire and the passions of Saltykov-Shchedrin. During his life and a series of various meetings, Evgeni Nefedov saw a lot, learned and realized. Despite his Orthodox soul, each time he took the pen in his hands and with the help of poems began to fight enemies. He hit not in the eyebrow, but in the eye, shouting from the pages of newspapers about injustice. The poet even released a collection of his parody poems, “The Chicks of Boris’s Nest. Eugene about some. "
Russian Laughter - Irony Festival
In the city of Kstovo, which is located in the Nizhny Novgorod region, a humorous festival of ironic poetry is held annually, which was called "Russian Laughter". It was first organized back in 2007. It was then, at the opening, that Nefedov became one of the main guests and heroes. His work was highly appreciated by both the leaders and guests of the festival. And local journalists called him a "smiling poet." And he himself spoke very well about the event in various interviews. For Russia, such a festival is a unique event. After all, laughter gives recharge to all the people. And how else to live when it is often very gloomy around. Laughter is Gogol, Saltykov-Shchedrin, Chekhov. It was these authors who were ideals for Nefedov. He tried to take the best from each of them in his works.
Subsequent festivals "Russian laughter" were held with Evgeny Andreevich. He was a mandatory guest guest, performed a lot, talked with people. But the 5th festival was held without him. However, everyone was well aware that Nefedov was present here, albeit invisibly. The fact is that the festival was named after him. In 2011, he passed under the huge portrait of the poet. He hung right above the stage. And the event was opened with the performance of children who sang the hymn of Russian Laughter. This song was written by Eugene Nefedov.
The last days of life
Recently, Evgeni Nefedov did not go anywhere. He was very sick, like many in old age. I even went to the city of Soligorsk, in Belarus, to treat my asthma. He should have appeared there 3 times a year. Only then the doctors were ready to guarantee some kind of result. However, Nefedov is not a man of that kind. There was no peace and relaxation in his life - only his favorite work.
The ironic festival to which he was invited this time is a special matter. He went by train to Nizhny Novgorod, where he was held. On it, the poet was a special guest. He did not miss a single festival. The last thing he did was write a poem, which he read with pleasure from the stage and sang a couple of songs. The audience burst into applause.
Living poems by Evgeny Nefedov
The poems of Evgeny Nefedov will never become obsolete. They talk about the truth of life. No wonder many artists are still staging these unique creations. The following verses remain beloved for many: “On the pipe” (about how ordinary people are fooled), “Strong nonsense, and there are no new tanks” (about the realities of the Russian army and politics), “Flowers of Evil” (about the unchanging situation around the world ) and many, many others.
Living poetry of the poet every year come to life on the day of his memory - October 14. On the day of Nefedov’s burial place, colleagues and all his friends gather on this day. They remember him, read poetry, tell stories. The initiator of such a memorable day was the fellow countrymen of the poet, Donbass, as well as the newspaper editorial staff to whom he had been faithful all these years: Pravda, Tomorrow and Literature Day.
Nefedov died in his 64th year of life. However, his poems did not die. They are relevant to this day, live in the souls and minds of all Russians. While the Day and Tomorrow newspapers are published, the poems of this witty poet will also “breathe”.