Vladimir (Volodia) Shtuckmeister  
was born in Belorussia in 1961 and studied at the Leningrad Academy of Music.

While a student he played in the Academy Orchestra, appearing throughout the USSR, Japan, Poland and other countries. As a student Volodia took part and won commendations in many national competitions.

Volodia stayed on as a teacher at the Leningrad Academy, serving as conductor of the student orchestra.

Volodia immigrated to Israel in 1990, setting in Karmiel. He was hired as a conductor of the string orchestra of the Karmiel Conservatory of Music and teacher of piano and organ. Together with a group of new immigrant musicians from the former USSR and the assistance of the Karmiel Municipality and Association of USSR Immigrants, the Karmiel Orchestra was established -- 11 musicians, 1 vocalist and conductor.
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