Samuil Marshak
Russian and Soviet poet, playwright, translator, literary critic, screenwriter, author of popular children's books (1887–1964)
Samuil Marshak was born on October 22, 1887 (Julian calendar) in Voronezh and died on July 4, 1964 in Moscow, aged about 77. Recorded occupations: linguist, poet, writer, screenwriter, playwright and literary critic. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Educated at University of London. Honours include Stalin Prize, Order of Lenin, Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" and Lenin Prize. Member of USSR Union of Writers.
- Born
- October 22, 1887 (Julian calendar) · Voronezh
- Died
- July 4, 1964 · Moscow
- Age at death
- about 77
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Soviet Union
- Occupations
- linguist, poet, writer, screenwriter, playwright, literary critic
- Education
- University of London
- Honours
- Stalin Prize, Order of Lenin, Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", Lenin Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 37 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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