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Did Bulat Okudzhava serve in the military?

  • No, he was a conscientious objector

  • No, he was exempt due to his artistic contributions

  • Yes, during World War II

  • Yes, but only in peacetime

Answer

Bulat Okudzhava served in the military during World War II. He was drafted into the Red Army in 1941 and fought on the front lines until 1945. He was awarded several medals for his bravery, including the Order of the Red Star and the Order of the Patriotic War. After the war, Okudzhava continued to write songs and poems about his experiences in the military.
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