[1] Krylatov graduated from Perm Music School in the Moscow Conservatory (1953–1959); having studied at once in two faculties: in the class of the composition with Professor Mikhail Chulaki and in the class of piano with Professor Vladimir Nathanson.

[2] After graduating he found himself impoverished, lacking work or a permit to reside in Moscow.

[1] He would go on to compose music for more than 150 feature and animated films.

The Soundtrack of the Epoch", dedicated to Krylatov's life and creativity, is directed by Oleg Karnasyuk (Ukraine, 2014).

[2] Children's Music School No.2 in Perm was named in honour of Yevgeny Krylatov in 2018.