He was awarded the prestigious title of Honored Artist of Ukraine in 1940 .
Along with his friendly rival Yuri Kiporenko - Domansky , Azrikan was the leading tenor at the Kiev Opera and Ballet Theatre until 1943 .
He was awarded the prestigious title of Honored Artist of Ukraine in 1940 , and along with his friendly rival Yuri Kiporenko - Domansky , Azrikan was the leading tenor at the Kiev Opera and Ballet Theatre until 1943 .