Anatoly NovikovAnatoly Grigoryevich Novikov was a Soviet and Russian composer, a choral conductor and pedagogue.BackgroundNovikov was awarded two Stalin Prizes, in 1946 and 1948. In 1970 he was bestowed the title of People's Artist of the USSR, and in 1976 was awarded the title of Hero of [Socialist Labour], and the Order of Lenin. He composed such widely popular songs as "Vasya-vasilyok", "Smuglyanka", "Rossiya", Roads (Red [Army Choir song)|"Dorogi"/"Roads"], "The Hymn of Democratic Youth of the World".Awards and honors Two Stalin Prizes, 2nd class Honored Art Worker of the RSFSR Order of the [Red Banner of Labour] People's Artist of the RSFSR Two Orders of Lenin People's Artist of the USSR Order of the October Revolution Hero of Socialist Labour