Alexander Yashin

Alexander Yashin (1913–1968) was a Soviet poet, editing staff and journalist.

Also recorded as Alexander Yakovlevich Yashin.

Overview

Also worked under the name Яшин.

Born at Bludnovo in 1913, died at Moscow in 1968.

In detail

Alexander Yashin studied at Maxim Gorky Literature Institute. the recorded working language is Russian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are verse, narrative poetry and short novel. The authority associates the name with socialist realism.

Membership is recorded of USSR Union of Writers.

Distinctions recorded are Stalin Prize, Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945", Order of the Red Star and Medal "For Battle Merit".

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alexander Yashin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1523446: Alexander Yashin

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