About Ilya Devin
Lived 1922 – 1998 (aged 76). Ilya Devin was a Russian poet and writer.
Ilya Maksimovich Devin (Russian cyrillic: Илья́ Макси́мович Де́вин; July 20, 1922, Sire Теrizmorga – November 13, 1998, Saransk) was a Mordvin writer.
Life He was born in a family of farmers, and after being a soldier in the World War II with the Red Army, he worked in radio and press. He started writing when he was very young and he published several poetry books and the novel «Нардише» in 1969.
He was awarded with Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Order of the Red Star and Order of Friendship of Peoples.
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Who was Ilya Devin?
Sovit Mordvin writer (1922-1998)
When was Ilya Devin born?
Ilya Devin was born on 20 July 1922 in Staraya Terizmorga.
When did Ilya Devin die?
Ilya Devin died on 13 November 1998 in Saransk.
What was Ilya Devin's occupation?
Ilya Devin was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Ilya Devin?
Ilya Devin was Russian.
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