Mark Bernes
Biography
Mark Bernes was a Soviet film actor and chansonnier born in 1911, known for his poignant songs about World War II. His songs, including "Dark Is the Night" and "Cranes," are widely regarded as classics of the Soviet stage. A Stalin Prize winner in 1951, Bernes played a primary role in shaping the golden fund of Soviet song classics, leaving a lasting legacy in Russian popular music.