Honored Artist - title or title?

Not all actors, singers and musicians get the title of the honored artist. To become it, you need to go through a long thorny path, where there will be trouble, obstacles, there will be people who would not mind putting a talented person in the wheel, even if he is their friend and colleague. But there is no need to give up, we need to work hard and hard. And then the reward and confession will find you.

To whom does the rank belong?

Honorary status is given to people working in the field of cinema, stage, theater, ballet, working in the music and circus, as well as radio and television workers and so on. A person claiming the title of "Honored Artist" must work for 20 years or more and achieve public recognition.

How is it possible to receive a state award?

In 2010, a special decree issued by the President of the Russian Federation issued a decree 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's not all. The candidate for the title should have any awards or incentives (diplomas, letters of commendation, grants) issued by federal bodies or public authorities of the subjects of the Russian Federation. This means that the future honored artist of the theater, cinema, etc. will receive the rank assigned to him only after reaching the age of 38, provided that a person has started working in various creative collectives since the age of 18.

Of course, just 20 years to work in the cinema or the theater to get the status of a deserved artist is not enough. It is necessary to make a great contribution to the art or its development, for example to make a film that will become popular, to successfully play in a variety of performances, to achieve fame and recognition of one's name. If the future honored artist meets all of the above requirements, you can safely apply for the title. But before writing an appeal, it is necessary to draw up a petition for awarding. This is usually the director or the head of the institution, where a talented employee works, or his team. In other words, in the place of a person's permanent work. If, for some reason, the future honored artist does not work anywhere, the petition is drawn up where he has been active in the arts.

What honored artist is different from the national? Which title is preferable?

People's artist becomes more difficult than deserved. This does not mean that getting a second status is easier than an easy one. We need to work hard. To receive the title of "Honored Artist of Russia", you need to work for the benefit of art for at least 20 years. For those who have chosen ballet as their specialty, this period is reduced to 10 years. But to become a national artist, you need to work out another 10 years after receiving the title of Honored. For those who are engaged in ballet dances, time again drops to 5 years.

Summing up, we can say that the question of which title is better - a well-deserved or people's artist, you can confidently answer that it is better to be second. However, they can not become, 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 rewards than to the deserved one. If the second during the Soviet era, when traveling on tour, it was necessary to put a place in the compartment and a shabby room in the hotel, 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, the people's artists received and receive a good increase in their salaries, trips to the sanatorium, and earlier, when they went to the play and departed from it, the art worker was given a car that drove and brought it back and forth. Unfortunately, this privilege has now been canceled.

Honored Artists of Russia

Leonid Agutin, the singer, was included in honorable lists of recognized artists. He is the son of a musician and teacher, 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 engaged in the career of a singer and musician. His award was found by the addressee in 2008.

Also this status is enjoyed by the singer Tatiana Bulanova. Although her relatives are not at all connected with music, like Leonid Agutin (Tatyana's father graduated from the naval academy and his mother was a photographer), the girl showed her love for music from childhood. And although the singer got the profession of a librarian-photographer, she decided to flaunt the talent on stage anyway. The beginning of her career, or debut, took place in 1990, and after 14 years 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 says: "Honored Artist." On the back of the sign is a pin, so that it can be attached to the jacket. Traditionally, this is done on the right side of the chest.

Summing up

This award, which was carefully reviewed in the article, is difficult to obtain, but possible. It should only be remembered that no achievement will be achieved unless the Titanic efforts are exerted and do not devote oneself to achieving the cherished goal. In general, it is not for nothing that they say that dreams come true. Only a strong desire is enough. And then the title will not be just a title.