Semyon Kadyshev | |
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| Born | 16 September 1885 |
| Died | 30 June 1977(1977-06-30) (aged 91) |
| Nationality |  Russian Empire Soviet Union |
| Occupation | Folklorist |
| Awards | Order of the Badge of Honour |
Semyon Prokopyevich Kadyshev (Russian: Семён Прокопьевич Ка́дышев; 16 September 1885 – 30 June 1977) was aKhakasHaiji storyteller,Dastan author, and member of theWriters Union of the USSR. He was considered a master of traditional Khakas instruments, such as thechatkhan andkhomys, as well asthroat singing.[1][2][3]
Kadyshev was born into a poor family in theAchinsky District, where he learned the art of Haiji storytelling from his father. The Kadyshev family was known for their storytellers, and their skill in playing traditional Khakas instruments.[1]
In his youth, Kadyshev worked as a labourer for akulak named "Matrosov". He was tasked with hunting, woodcutting, and panning for gold.[2]
In 1914, Kadyshev was drafted into theImperial Russian Army. After theRussian Revolution, he became apartisan.[2]
Due to his age, Kadyshev was not sent to fight inWorld War II, however, his sons were drafted, and one of them was killed.[2]
Kadyshev became a professional storyteller in 1948.[2] During this time, he was often in contact with the composerAlexander Kenel, who would transcribe his improvisation on the chatkhan into sheet music.
Kadyshev knew and performed over thirty heroic legends, and dozens of legends, traditions and fairy tales. In 1954, Kadyshev was the first of the Khakas folklorists to be admitted to the Writers Union of the USSR.[2] In 1960, he spoke at the 25th Congress of Orientalists in Moscow.[2]
Kadyshev wrote four books,[2] includingSongs of the Khaiji (1962), andThe Glorious Way (1965).
For most of his life, Kadyshev lived in theaul Troshkin, in theRepublic of Khakassia. He had wide communication with representatives of the musical community, scientists, and poets.
In 1965, Kadyshev was awarded theOrder of the Badge of Honour for his contribution to the development of Khakas culture.
Kadyshev died in 1977.[1]
