He seemed to embody childlike openness - laughing like a child and composing music that touched the soul. The musical meeting will reveal unknown facets of the composer whose songs have long become part of cultural memory. Shainsky's personality, voice, and worldview will come alive in every word. The name of Vladimir Shainsky is firmly linked to the childhood of entire generations. His songs are easily recognizable from the first notes - they are piercingly simple, sincere, and truly alive. But behind the cheerful melodies lies an astonishingly rich life story, in which music was not just a profession but a true element. As part of the "Unfading Stars" cycle, a meeting will take place in the White Hall of the Central Library named after M. Yu. Lermontov, dedicated to a man who knew how to remain young at heart at any age. He wrote music at the front, performed with the Utyosov Orchestra, taught at a music school, and became famous thanks to his pop songs. The cheerful twist "Lada" was the first big hit, followed by dozens of lyrical and patriotic compositions. But the most beloved were the children's songs - touching, naive, and defenseless, like the composer himself. He called each of his songs a "hit" - whether it was a dance or a lyrical hit. His voice, slightly creaky, resonated in unison with the piano, creating an effect of complete presence. Yuri Entin rightly noted: Shainsky's contribution to children's songs remains unparalleled. Most people won't name their titles - but will remember the music, recognizable from the first sounds. The meeting will feature fragments of biography, quotes, and musical excerpts. Participants will not only learn interesting facts but also feel the living breath of the era. In the format of a musical conversation, Shainsky's image will appear not as an icon of the Soviet stage, but as a man with an open heart, for whom music was a way to live brightly, loudly, and sincerely. Other events in St. Petersburg can be found on KudaGo.