Isay Davydov

Isay Davydov (; 24 October 1927 – 20 November 2020) is the pen name of David Isaakovich Sheinberg Soviet and Russian writer, literary critic, and journalist. He is best known for his 1969 planetary romance novel I Will Return in a Thousand Years.

Notable literary works Davydov is the author of 36 books (novels and short story collections)

Davydov's description of the communist society deviated from the canonical image of perfect men. For example the invention of "coems" (emotion recorder) was stolen from the main protagonist by another team member.

Awards 2014: Aelita Prize for I Will Return in a Thousand Years 2015: Hypeboloid award of the for original and innovative ideas