Satirist writer Viktor Koklyushkin gained fame for his performances with monologues of his own composition. His books, which he wrote more than 10, are also popular. The author took many stories from his life, and therefore people like his jokes.
Early years, youth
Viktor Mikhailovich was born in Moscow on November 27, 1945. His parents were workers. Victor himself, from the age of 14, worked as a locksmith, and in the evening he studied at a school for working youth.
After the army, he studied at the Polygraphic College, and also graduated from the theater courses of GITIS, becoming a pop dramatist. Koklyushkin was a laborer, then a proofreader, editor. He worked as a commandant in the military commissariat. Already in those years, Victor began to create satirical stories.
Creative activity
In the 60s, Koklyushkin became the author of a column in the Literary Newspaper called The Twelve Chairs Club. He sent his stories, one of which was printed. Then Viktor was invited to lead a column. The stories began to be popular with readers. In 1972 Kravinsky Eugene (entertainer) first performed on stage with the work of Koklyushkin.
Tests liked both the public and other artists. Vinokur Vladimir, Shifrin Efim, Petrosyan Evgeny, Novikova Klara began to speak with Viktor's monologues. Koklyushkin himself first appeared on stage with his work in 1983. The performance was broadcast in the program “Around the Laughter”. The audience remembered not only his monologues, but also the unique voice of the performer.
Many stories described by Koklyushkin were taken from life. One of the most popular was the monologue “Hello, Lucy!” Performed by Shifrin Yefim.
Viktor Mikhailovich became the author of more than 10 humorous books, created scripts for 4 solo concerts. He also participated in the creation of the film "The Magnificent Gosh."
The satirical writer often performed in various comic programs, including the Full House program. Since 2012, he has been conducting the Koklyushkin Diagnosis column in the Argumenty i Fakty newspaper, commenting ironically on events in the country.
In 2016, Viktor Mikhailovich was invited to participate in the game "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." Sometimes he appears in the show of Evgeny Petrosyan, however, less and less appears in public. Koklyushkin devotes a lot of time to writing books.
Viktor Mikhailovich was a laureate of many literary contests, he won the Golden Calf Award, the Youth Magazine Award and many others.
