The date of birth of Ilya Reznik is April 4, 1938. He was born in Leningrad, in a Jewish family. Children's years fell during the Patriotic War. Due to the Leningrad blockade, his family was evacuated to the Urals. The boy's father was mortally wounded at the front. Ilya's mother did not grieve for a long time, and got married. When the new husband put the woman before the choice between him and her son, she chose the man. Therefore, the boy stayed with his grandparents, who adopted him. He could forgive his mother in adulthood.
Creative way
While studying at school, little Ilya dreamed of becoming an admiral. But approaching the graduation class, he realized that he was closer to creativity, and he decided to choose an acting path.
He managed to enter the Leningrad Institute of Theater only on the fourth attempt. Perseverance and hard work have always helped him on the road to achieving his goals.
When grandfather Rakhmiel, the breadwinner of the family, passed away, the boy had to look for earnings. He took on any work from an electrician to an assistant in the theater.
He wrote his first songs as a theatrical student. After completing his studies, he, as a member of the troupe, began to participate in various productions, all this time making rough drafts of verses. In 1969 he released the first children's collections, one of which - "Tyapa does not want to be a clown." At this very time, Lyudmila Senchina performs the song Reznik - "Cinderella", loved by a wide audience.
Inspired by his first success, he left the theater and completely focused on poetry. Even joined the club of Leningrad writers. In 1972, he met Alla Pugacheva, for whom he subsequently wrote many hits, among them - “Without Me”, “Antique Clock”, “Maestro”.
The composition "Apple Blossoms", performed by Sofia Rotaru, became a favorite hit. She brought recognition to Reznik on "Song of the Year." From that very moment, his collaboration began with many eminent artists of the national pop - Boyarsky, Leontiev, Vaikule and others. But the poet’s muse remained - Alla Borisovna.
In addition to children's books, Reznik published collections of his poems, poems and other works. He did not forget about acting. Sometimes he participated in performances and played in films. It is noteworthy that for many productions, he wrote the script himself.
Ilya Reznik continues to engage in creativity, participates in various television programs and gives interviews with pleasure. The poet loves to lead an active lifestyle, despite his impressive age.
