About Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova
Lived 1919 – 2004 (aged 85). Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova was an Israeli and Russian writer, translator and memoirist.
Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova (; 1919–2004) also known as Rufʹ Zernova and Ruth Zevina, was a Soviet-born Israeli author and interpreter. She wrote short stories and novels.
Early life and education
Ruth Zernova was born in Călărași, Bessarabia, in 1919. She was Jewish and grew up in Odessa. She attended Leningrad State University in 1936,
Career and midlife
After returning from the Spanish Civil War, she worked for the Naval Reconnaissance Office. During World War II, she worked for TASS.
Writings Mute Phone Calls (1991)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova?
Russian-Israeli writer
When was Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova born?
Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova was born on 15 February 1919 in Odesa.
When did Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova die?
Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova died on 15 November 2004 in Jerusalem.
What was Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova's occupation?
Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova was a writer, translator and memoirist.
What nationality was Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova?
Ruth Aleksandrovna Zernova was Israeli and Russian.
Sources & further reading
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