Robert Ivanovich Rozhdestvensky is known not only as the brightest representative of poets of the sixties, but also as a translator and author of lyrics for songs. The first adult publications by the poet appeared in 1950. Also during this period, he gets acquainted with such famous authors as Voznesensky, Yevtushenko and Okudzhava, actively writes and publishes.
In 1963, Rozhdestvensky had a conflict with Khrushchev, so his works cease to be published, he leaves for some time in Kyrgyzstan. But, despite this, the poet’s active creative activity continued, people are still read out by his works.
In our article you can find out which poems of Rozhdestvensky are the most famous and have become his best works.
10. Love will come for you too
Poem “Love will come to you” relates to love lyrics. Like many other poets, Rozhdestvensky paid much attention to the topic of love, however, in describing this feeling he was very different from them.
In poems about love, he rarely encounters sadness, anxiety, sadness, and other pessimistic feelings; on the contrary, the author believes in true love, is full of optimism, tries to give the reader hope for reciprocity. This is indicated by the following lines of the verse:
«And I pity you from the bottom of my heart.
Love will come to you too!»
Interesting fact: the words of the poem were put on music, the song was performed by the famous singer Edita Pieha.
9. thank you
Composition "Thank you" can also be attributed to love lyrics. The author devoted most of the verses to this subject to his wife, a literary critic, Alla Kireeva.
In this poem, the lyrical hero expresses gratitude to his beloved, not only for pleasant moments, but also for bitter ones.
Also in the work slides a sense of anxiety and drama, which, as it were, hints about the imminent separation of the lovers. The following lines may indicate this:
«I thank you for being with me
For not forgetting».
Interesting fact: the music for the poem “Thank you” was written by composer Arno Babajanyan, and the song was performed by the famous pop and opera Muslim Magomayev.
8. The chase
Researchers of the poet’s work said that his works are deeply personal, addressed to one person, but, nevertheless, find a response in the hearts of many. This includes the verse. "Chase". It is written with soulful and clear, immediately won the love of readers.
This poem also attracts with its intonation system, it solemnly combines a solemn narrative and a humorous story.
Interesting fact: the words of the poem are laid on the music, the song sounded in the film "Elusive Avengers".
7. Earth gravity
Composition “Earth's attraction” permeated with love for the motherland, while there is no insincere pathos in it, far-fetched admiration.
Here the lyrical hero speaks of love (attraction) to the homeland, that attracts him here. It can be fields, rockets, roads, mountains, steppes, winds, pines, sunsets and much more, of which its Motherland, in the broad sense of the Earth, consists. The author encourages readers to remember that:
«We are the children of the Galaxy
But the most important thing is
We are your children, dear Earth»!
Interesting fact: the music for the poem was written by David Tukhmanov, the song was performed by Lev Leshchenko.
6. The ballad of paints
The theme of war also slips in the works of the author, it is no coincidence, since at that time he was a child, but he saw and understood what was happening around him, he saw the death and suffering of people.
The war affected his family, his parents were at the front, he was brought up by his grandmother, after whose death he was forced to stay in a detention center for some time.
As an adult, Rozhdestvensky wrote of himself as follows: “War-hunted Boy».
“Ballad of colors” tells the story of a family, a mother who sent two sons to the front, one had red hair and the other had black. From the war they returned unscathed, but completely white (gray-haired).
"Seen a lot
white paint
at the war ".
Interesting fact: “The Ballad of Colors” was put to music by composer Oscar Feltzer, the song was performed by Joseph Kobzon.
5. call me
"Call me" literary scholars often attribute it to song poetry, many fans of Rozhdestvensky’s work know the poem as a song performed by Zhanna Rozhdestvenskaya from the film “Carnival”.
In the poem, conversational intonation and romantic pathetics are very strong. The author also actively uses the technique of contrasting images, hyperbole, which makes the poem similar to Russian folk, lyrical and historical songs.
To reveal the theme and image of the work, the poet uses a tautological rhyme:
«Call me, call,
Call me for god sake».
4. A man needs a little ...
Poem “A man needs little ...” It was written in 1973. It is lyrical and has a deep philosophical implication. The author, like many poets before him, wonders why and why a person comes to this world and what he expects from him.
The lyrical hero of the poem is in search of an answer and comes to the conclusion that a person does not need as much to become happy as it seems at first glance.
He does not need for the happiness of fame, wealth, etc. of things, a person can be happy with simple, familiar values. A man needs to have a friend who could support him, an enemy, in order to learn how to fight back and develop his abilities.
For any of us, according to the author, it is very important to have a mom. Further, the poet points out to the reader current issues that are also important for humanity, such as the morning fresh press, space exploration, etc.
The author says that each person has his own world, where someone should wait for him, this will be his happiness.
3. For that guy
The poet knew about the war firsthand, his parents went to the front when he was just a boy, he himself also had to see and experience the horrors of that time.
He was almost one year old with those warriors who gave their lives in the fight against fascism, in connection with this, Rozhdestvensky felt an increased sense of responsibility for peace in his native land. You can live life for yourself, as you like, but live on Earth "for myself
and for that guy» how will have to fail.
The name of the hero of the verse is unknown, but he gave his life so that others could live, therefore it is worth looking at the world through his eyes and if there is a need to be able to repeat his feat.
Interesting fact: music for the poem was written by M. Fradkin, the song was performed by the VIA "Gems", Lev Leshchenko, Joseph Kobzon and some other singers.
2. Please be weaker ...
The poem was written in 1962, his lyrical hero addresses his lover with an unusual request: “Please be weaker”. This request is not a simple whim of a man in love, he wants to be a support for the woman he loves, to become stronger and more determined, but does not think that she needs it, since the lyrical heroine “Stronger and more confident”.
This work remains relevant in our days, modern women are accustomed to take a lot on themselves, men cease to feel like the head and support of the family, hence the numerous disputes and frustrations in relationships.
The author encourages the ladies to be slightly weaker so that the man can become a knight for them.
1. Moments
The poem has a deep philosophical implication, the author observes that often just one moment is enough to fulfill human destinies. But only one who has been in such a situation can understand and be inspired by this thought.
The period of Rozhdestvensky’s creativity came during the time of repressions, when one wrong word could be paid hard, however, the poet managed to avoid this and become a famous person.
Interesting fact: the music for the poem was written by M. Tariverdiev, the song sounded in the film “Seventeen Moments of Spring”.