Beloved City

The poet, prose writer, literary critic, and war correspondent – Yevgeny Dolmatovsky possessed a truly multifaceted talent. His lyrics are permeated with subtle feelings and spirituality. The immediacy and liveliness of intonations are characteristic features of Dolmatovsky's poetry. His verses, loved by all, inspired popular songs. They were heard in many homes across our country almost daily and became truly folk for many generations. Let us recall the beautiful lines "Everything has become blue and green around...", "Beloved city can sleep peacefully...", "Oh, how I wish to live until the wedding...", "And there will be apple trees blooming on Mars...", – and a whole world appears before us: bright, calm, earthly. Dolmatovsky's poetry is timeless.