: He was renowned for his "bel canto" technique, including stunning high notes and a rich palette of vocal shadings.

: A proud Ukrainian, he actively promoted and recorded Ukrainian folk songs and romances, such as "The Sun is Low" ( Sonce Nizenko ).

Known for his unique timbre and incredible vocal longevity, Kozlovsky was a superstar in the USSR and reportedly a favorite singer of Joseph Stalin. His career spanned several decades, during which he became famous for:

: He performed over 50 roles, most notably Lensky in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin .