
Soviet and Ukrainian composer (1912–2008)
Jakiw Zehljar (* 29. February 1912 in Kyiv; † 11. February 2008 in Kyiv) was a soviet and Ukrainian composer. He was 95 years old. He studied at Tbilisi State Conservatoire. He received 8 awards, including Medal "For Distinguished Labour", Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus".