Viktor Gurjev
Viktor Gurjev was an Estonian opera singer and pedagogue.
In 1951 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory in singing speciality. 1937-1940 he was a member of Vassili Kirillov mandolin ensemble. 1942-1944 he belonged to Estonian SSR State Artistic Ensembles. 1944-1950 he sang with the Estonian National Male Choir. 1949–1968 he was a soloist at Estonia Theatre. From 1956 until 1963, he taught at the Tallinn Music School.
From 1970 until 1982, he was the rector of Tallinn State Conservatory.
Awards
- 1954: Estonian SSR merited artist
- 1960: Estonian SSR people's artist