Alexander Kaletski studied acting in Moscow from 1965 through 1969 and went on to a highly successful career in stage, television, and film productions. At the same time he held underground concerts and shows of his anti-Soviet songs and artworks. After emigrating to the United States in 1975, Mr. Kaletski, among other endeavors, taught Russian, designed fashion fabrics, illustrated books (including Metro), held art shows, and gave a nationwide concert tour of his folk songs, eventually appearing on national television. He lives between New York City and the Caribbean island of St. Croix. |