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Damba Zhalsarayev

1925 – 2002

Buryat Soviet poet, writer of the Buryatia anthem

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Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 76). Damba Zhalsarayev was a Russian writer, poet and journalist.

Damba Zodbich Zhalsarayev (; 5 December 1925 – 21 January 2002) was a Soviet and Buryat poet who wrote the Buryat lyrics for the Anthem of the Republic of Buryatia. He was a member of the Union of Soviet Writers.

Early life When he was a child he worked on farms with his family. He was a student of the Transbaikal military infantry school in 1943 and served in the Second World War at a very young age. He fought against the Kwantung Army. After the war, he served 6 years in the border detachment of Kyakhtinsky District and was discharged in 1952. He was ranked as a Major.

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Awards
Order of Friendship of Peoples; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Order of the October Revolution; Order of the Badge of Honour; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class; Honoured Cultural Worker of the RSFSR; Zhukov Medal
Also known as
Damba Zodbich Zhalsarayev

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Damba Zhalsarayev?

Buryat Soviet poet, writer of the Buryatia anthem (1925–2002)

When was Damba Zhalsarayev born?

Damba Zhalsarayev was born on 5 December 1925 in Dodo-Gol, Khorinsky District.

When did Damba Zhalsarayev die?

Damba Zhalsarayev died on 21 January 2002 in Ulan-Ude.

What was Damba Zhalsarayev's occupation?

Damba Zhalsarayev was a writer, poet and journalist.

What nationality was Damba Zhalsarayev?

Damba Zhalsarayev was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Damba Zhalsarayev

· Wikidata: Q24883886

· DBpedia: Damba Zhalsarayev

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