Pavel Kozlov

Pavel Kozlov was a Soviet Red Army soldier serving in World War 2

Biography
Pavel Kozlov was born in Kiev 1919 to an alcoholic widowed farther after complications with his birth and the youngest of 5 children. His family was rather poor under the soviet regime and struggled to get by. Despite this Pavel would keep light spirited and had a natural musical talent. He would use his savings to get a hold of various instruments and spent his time learning to play to take his mind of the troubles of his home life. He would pursuit his dreams of becoming a professional musician in his teenage years making a name for himself locally. In 1941 at the age of 21 Pavel would be conscripted into the Red Army to fight against Nazi Germany in the second world war.

After the war he would return to civilian life greatly affected by the war. He would continue his career as a musician creating anti war songs about his experiences using a mix of traditional Russian songs and taking inspiration from American music he had been introduced to by US troops at the Elbe river. His music wouldn't be heard from or recognized outside of the USSR. Despite the songs never truly taking off they were a hit with a fair few number of people allowing him to make a small living off of his lesser known music. His songs were to eventually become lesser known over the years until vanishing into obscurity with a very little number of people recognising the music.

In late 1992, Pavel would suffer a stroke, severely effecting his health making him unable to work, he would be looked after by his family until June 5th 1993 when he would have yet another stroke, this time being fatal. Kozlov Passed away 5 months later at the age of 74.