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Владимир Холстинин

Vladimir Petrovich Holstinin (born May 12, 1958, Lyubertsy) is a Soviet and Russian rock musician, guitarist, and composer. He has the informal nickname "Kholst" (Canvas). He is one of the founders, the only permanent member of the heavy metal band "Aria," and also the author of the band's name. He is the author of a significant portion of its compositions; his main co-author is Vitaly Dubinin.