Vysotsky. Memories

"...Until recently even researchers the biography and creativity of Vysotsky this man was a total stranger. From the book by Marina Vlady was aware of its proximity to Vysotsky, but it was mentioned only his name is David. It was unclear why he is not named by name? Why none of the "local" friends of the poet about him not talking? It is probably not worth trying to explain only by jealousy, why and close circle of friends Vysotsky, and many actors Taganka concealed from journalists and researchers a person's existence. And that's why he never wrote about Vysotsky, not asked for an interview, is eloquently shown our first conversation.

When we called and introduced himself, Karapetyan said simply, "What are you so late? I have been waiting for your call..." ...it is No secret that many memoirists, trying to emphasize his closeness to the giant, condescending, and sometimes familiarly, "Pat" him (the deceased) on the shoulder to say: I scolded him, and he... In our case, the biographers of Vysotsky is incredibly fortunate to have met these two people, when Karapetyan was already in love with the songs of Vysotsky and felt the scope and value of his talent.

...We have the most unique of its truthfulness and the amount of information a memoir about the friendship of Vladimir Vysotsky and David Karapetyan, based on spiritual intimacy and love of literature".

A. E. Krylov, Deputy Director GCCM V. S. Vysotsky