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Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov

1904 – 1979

Soviet writer

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About Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov

Lived 1904 – 1979 (aged 74). Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov was a Russian writer.

Vasily Aleksandrovich Smirnov (; , Sinitsyno, Myshkinsky Uyezd – 19 October 1979, Moscow) was a Soviet writer.

Having published his first work in 1924, Smirnov became a member of the CPSU in 1925. In 1960–1965, he was the editor-in-chief of the Druzhba Narodov magazine.

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Important facts

Born

31 December 1904

Birth century

20th century

Died

19 October 1979, Moscow

Occupation

Writer

Nationality

Soviet Union

Awards

Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Star; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov?

Soviet writer (1905-1979)

When was Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov born?

Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov was born on 31 December 1904.

When did Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov die?

Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov died on 19 October 1979 in Moscow.

What was Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov's occupation?

Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov was a writer.

What nationality was Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov?

Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasily Alexandrovich Smirnov

· Wikidata: Q4424603

· DBpedia: Vasily Smirnov (writer)

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