About İskender Chitaşi
Lived 1904 – 1938 (aged 33–34). İskender Chitaşi was a Turkish and Russian linguist, pedagogue, activist and writer.
İskender (Alexander) Chitaşi (, , ) (1904-1938) was a Laz linguist, educator, writer, and activist. He was known for creating the first newspaper in the Laz language called "Mçita Murutsxi" (Red Star).
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Who was İskender Chitaşi?
Laz linguist, educator, writer, and activist
When was İskender Chitaşi born?
İskender Chitaşi was born in 1904 in Fındıklı.
When did İskender Chitaşi die?
İskender Chitaşi died on 22 June 1938 in Tbilisi.
What was İskender Chitaşi's occupation?
İskender Chitaşi was a linguist, pedagogue, activist and writer.
What nationality was İskender Chitaşi?
İskender Chitaşi was Turkish and Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). İskender Chitaşi. https://biography.guide/iskender-chitasi/
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