About Viktor Dragunsky
Lived 1913 – 1972 (aged 58). Viktor Dragunsky was a Russian and American actor, children's writer, poet, writer, journalist and screenwriter.
Viktor Yuzefovich Dragunsky (; 1 December 1913 - 6 May 1972) was a Soviet writer. He was born into a Jewish family who emigrated to the United States from Gomel, Belarus. The family returned to Gomel in 1914. He is best known for The Adventures of Dennis, a series of children's stories.
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Who was Viktor Dragunsky?
Soviet children's writer (1913–1972)
When was Viktor Dragunsky born?
Viktor Dragunsky was born on 1 December 1913 in New York City.
When did Viktor Dragunsky die?
Viktor Dragunsky died on 6 May 1972 in Moscow.
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Viktor Dragunsky was an actor, children's writer, poet, writer, journalist and screenwriter.
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Viktor Dragunsky was Russian and American.
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