Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov was a Russian and Soviet translator, university teacher, mathematician, playwright and writer (1891–1977). He was born in Oskemen and died in Moscow.
Also recorded as Alexander Melentyevich Volkov
Alexander Volkov

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- Born
- 1891 · Oskemen.
- Died
- 1977 · Moscow.
- Nationality
- Russian Empire · Soviet Union
- Occupation
- translator · university teacher · mathematician · playwright · writer · school teacher · physicist
- Fields
- speculative fiction · children's and young adult literature · drama · mathematics
- Education
- Tomsk State Pedagogical University · Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University
- Known for
- Oz book series
- Languages
- Russian · English
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Alexander Volkov was a Russian and Soviet translator, university teacher, mathematician, playwright and writer (1891–1977). He was born in Oskemen and died in Moscow.
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Alexander Volkov studied at Tomsk State Pedagogical University and Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University. The recorded working language is Russian and English. The field of work recorded is speculative fiction, children's and young adult literature and drama. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are fairy tale and historical fiction. Employment is recorded with State University of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold. Positions recorded include head teacher and deputy head teacher. Works named in the authority record are Oz book series.
Alexander Volkov worked in speculative fiction, children's and young adult literature, drama, mathematics and physics. He was employed by State University of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold. Recorded positions include head teacher, deputy head teacher and associate teaching professor.

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1891
Alexander Volkov born at Oskemen.
1939
The Wizard of the Emerald City is dated 1939.
1977
Alexander Volkov died at Moscow.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Alexander Melentyevich Volkov. His recorded languages were Russian and English. Recorded as translator, university teacher, mathematician, playwright and writer. Works and catalogued output. Connected to 2 other published records in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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The Wizard of the Emerald City
1939
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