Not all actors, singers and musicians receive the title of Honored Artist. To become him, you need to go a long thorny path, where troubles and obstacles will come across, there will be people who are not averse to putting a stick in the wheel for a talented person, even if he is their friend and colleague. But there is no need to give up, you need to work long and hard. And then the reward and recognition themselves will find you.
Who is assigned the title?
The honorary status is assigned to persons working in the field of cinema, pop, theater, ballet, workers in the musical and circus spheres, as well as radio and television workers and so on. A person who claims to be an Honored Artist must work 20 years or more and gain public recognition.
How is it possible to receive a state award?
In 2010, a special decree issued by the President of the Russian Federation was issued stating that this high rank is awarded to an employee only when he has worked in the field of art for more than 20 years. But that is not all. The candidate for the title must have any awards or incentives (diplomas, certificates, grants) issued by federal or state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. This means that the future honored artist of the theater, cinema, etc., will receive his title only after reaching the age of 38, provided that the person began working in various creative groups from 18 years old.
Of course, just working 20 years in a movie or theater to obtain the status of Honored Artist is not enough. You need to make a big contribution to art or its development, for example, to make a film that will become popular, to successfully play in many performances, to achieve fame and recognition of your name. If the future honored artist meets all of the above requirements, you can safely apply for the title. But before you write an appeal, you must make a request for an award. This is usually done by the director or head of the institution where the talented employee works, or his team. In other words, at the place of permanent work of a person. If, for some reason, the future honored artist does not work anywhere, then the application is drawn up where he has been active in the field of art.
What distinguishes an honored artist from a folk? Which title is preferable?
It’s more difficult to become a national artist than a well-deserved one. This does not mean that getting the status of a second is easier than a lung. You need to work hard. To get the title of Honored Artist of Russia, you need to work for at least 20 years for the benefit of art. For those who have chosen ballet as their specialty, this period is reduced to 10 years. But in order to become a national artist, you need to work another 10 years after receiving the title of Honored. For those who are engaged in ballet dancing, time is again reduced to 5 years.
Summing up, we can say that the question of which title is better - honored or people's artist, you can confidently answer that it is better to be second. However, they cannot become one until the status of the first is obtained.
Special privileges in the USSR
Of course, this is not the only difference in titles. People’s artist now has more privileges and awards than a well-deserved one. If the second during Soviet times was given a seat in a compartment and a shabby hotel room during a trip, then the first honors were given more. The car stood out no lower than the sleeping one, and the place where the actor was located was chic. In addition, folk artists received and are receiving a good increase in salary, tickets to a sanatorium, and earlier, when the artist was sent to the performance and departed from it, a car was put in and taken back and forth. Now this privilege, unfortunately, has been canceled.
Honored Artists of Russia
The honorary lists of recognized artists included singer Leonid Agutin. He is the son of a musician and teacher, he followed in the footsteps of his father and at the age of six he studied at a music school. Then he graduated from the Moscow jazz school, served in the army, and then seriously took up the career of a singer and musician. His award found a recipient in 2008.
The singer Tatyana Bulanova also has this status. Although her relatives are not at all connected with music, like Leonid Agutin (Tatyana’s father graduated from the naval academy, and her mother was a photographer), the girl showed a love of music from childhood. And although the singer received the profession of a librarian and photographer, she still decided to show off her talent on stage. The beginning of her career, or debut, took place in 1990, and 14 years later she received the title of Honored Artist.
Mark of distinction
The awarded person will receive not only a certificate and a certificate of honor, but also a special badge. It is made of silver and has a very beautiful and unusual shape. The award looks like an oval wreath, which is obtained with the help of two crossed branches of a tree - oak and laurel. At the bottom of the award there is a beautiful bow, and at the top - the state emblem. In the center, right on the wreath, is an inscription that reads: "Honored Artist". There is a pin on the back of the sign so that it can be attached to the jacket. By tradition, this is done on the right side of the chest.
To summarize
This award, which was carefully considered in the article, is difficult to obtain, but possible. It should only be remembered that not a single achievement will be obtained unless titanic efforts are made and dedication is devoted to achieving the cherished goal. In general, it is not in vain that they say that dreams come true. Only strong desire is enough. And then the title will not be just a name.