Stanislav Sokolov

Career overview

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Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Stanislav Sokolov (Directing).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Name: Stanislav Mihaylovich Sokolov (also known as Станислав Соколов).
Birth Date: May 18, 1947.
Birth Place: Moscow, USSR (now Russia).
Profession: Russian stop-motion animation director and writer.
Education: Graduated from VGIK in 1971.
Studios/Organizations worked with: Studios Soyuzmultfilm, DEFA, Christmasfilms, and S4C.
Known Credits: 26.
Notable Works: Hoffmaniada (2018), Bulgakov (2025), Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992).
Awards: Emmy in 1992 for his contribution to The Animated Shakespeare series (Note: Source 3 says "The Animated Shakespeare series" in the bio, Source 2 says "Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992)").
Teaching: Professor for Animation and Computer Graphics at VGIK.
Paragraph 1: Background and Education.
Stanislav Mihaylovich Sokolov is a Russian stop-motion animation director and writer born on May 18, 1947, in Moscow, USSR. He graduated from VGIK in 1971. Since his graduation, he has worked with several organizations, including Studios Soyuzmultfilm, DEFA, Christmasfilms, and S4C. He currently serves as a Professor for Animation and Computer Graphics at VGIK.
Paragraph 2: Career and Works.
Sokolov has 26 known credits to his name. His directorial work includes Hoffmaniada (2018) and Bulgakov (2025). He is also known for his work on Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992). For his contribution to The Animated Shakespeare series, he was awarded an Emmy in 1992.
Draft 1:
Stanislav Mihaylovich Sokolov is a Russian stop-motion animation director and writer born on May 18, 1947, in Moscow, USSR. After graduating from VGIK in 1971, he began a career that has included work with Studios Soyuzmultfilm, DEFA, Christmasfilms, and S4C. He currently holds the position of Professor for Animation and Computer Graphics at VGIK.

Throughout his career, Sokolov has accumulated 26 known credits. His notable works include the productions Hoffmaniada (2018) and Bulgakov (2025). He is also recognized for his involvement with Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992). In 1992, he received an Emmy for his contribution to The Animated Shakespeare series.
Word Count Check:
Draft 1 is approximately 125 words. I need to reach 180-260 words.
Expanding (carefully using only provided facts):
I need to add more detail from the sources without inventing anything.
Sources mention:
Name: Stanislav Mihaylovich Sokolov / Станислав Соколов.
Birth: May 18, 1947, Moscow, USSR (now Russia).
Profession: Stop-motion animation director, writer.