Andrei Platonov
Russian author (1899–1951)
Andrei Platonov was born on August 16, 1899 (Julian calendar) in Voronezh and died on January 5, 1951 in Moscow, aged about 52. Recorded occupations: writer, playwright, science fiction writer, poet, prose writer and novelist. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire, Russian Republic and Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic. Notable works include “The Foundation Pit”, “Chevengur” and “Happy Moscow”. Honours include Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945".
- Born
- August 16, 1899 (Julian calendar) · Voronezh
- Died
- January 5, 1951 · Moscow
- Age at death
- about 52
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Russian Republic, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic
- Occupations
- writer, playwright, science fiction writer, poet, prose writer, novelist
- Notable works
- The Foundation Pit, Chevengur, Happy Moscow
- Honours
- Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
- Wikipedia editions
- 44 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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