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Alexander Yashin

1913 – 1968

Soviet writer

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About Alexander Yashin

Lived 1913 – 1968 (aged 55). Alexander Yashin was a Russian poet, editing staff, journalist, war correspondent, writer and short story writer.

Alexander Yakovlevich Yashin (; March 27, 1913 – July 11, 1968) was a Soviet writer associated with the Village Prose movement.

Biography Early life Yashin was born in the northern Russian village of Bludnovo, Nikolsky Uyezd, Vologda Governorate, to a poor peasant family. He finished a teachers' training college course and spent some time teaching in a village school. His first poems were published in various district newspapers between 1928 and 1929. His first book of poetry came out in 1934 in Arkhangelsk.

In the late 1930s he studied at the Maxim Gorky Literature Institute in Moscow

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Important facts

Born
14 March 1913, Bludnovo
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 July 1968, Moscow
Occupation
Poet, editing staff, journalist, war correspondent, writer, short story writer
Nationality
Soviet Union
Education
Maxim Gorky Literature Institute
Awards
Stalin Prize; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Star; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Also known as
Alexander Yakovlevich Yashin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander Yashin?

Soviet writer (1913–1968)

When was Alexander Yashin born?

Alexander Yashin was born on 14 March 1913 in Bludnovo.

When did Alexander Yashin die?

Alexander Yashin died on 11 July 1968 in Moscow.

What was Alexander Yashin's occupation?

Alexander Yashin was a poet, editing staff, journalist, war correspondent, writer and short story writer.

What nationality was Alexander Yashin?

Alexander Yashin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Yashin

· Wikidata: Q1523446

· DBpedia: Alexander Yashin

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