Viktor Dragunsky
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.
Also recorded as Viktor Iuzefovich Dragunskii · Viktor Yuzefovich Dragunsky
Viktor Dragunsky
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- Name
- Viktor Yuzefovich Dragunsky
- Born
- 1 December 1913
- Birthplace
- New York City, United States
- Died
- 6 May 1972
- Place of death
- Moscow, Soviet Union
- Occupation
- Writer
- Nationality
- Soviet Union and United States.
- Fields
- children's.
- Known for
- The Adventures of Dennis.
- Honours
- Medal For the Defence of Moscow.
- Languages
- Russian and English.
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Biography
Biography
He is best known for The Adventures of Dennis, a series of children's stories.
Могила писателя Виктора Драгунского на Ваганьковском кладбище Москвы.
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Key facts
• Name — Viktor Yuzefovich Dragunsky • Born — 1 December 1913 • Birthplace — New York City, United States • Died — 6 May 1972 • Place of death — Moscow, Soviet Union • Occupation — Writer
Documentary record
Viktor Dragunsky (1 December 1913 – 6 May 1972) is described as a writer in the authority records of the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. Viktor Dragunsky was born on 1 December 1913 in New York, NY and died on 6 May 1972 in Moscow.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Viktor Iuzefovich Dragunskii and Viktor Yuzefovich Dragunsky. His recorded languages were Russian and English. 3 children are recorded: Leonid Kornilov, Denis Dragunsky and Kseniya Dragunskaya. Recorded as actor, poet, writer, journalist and screenwriter.
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1913
Viktor Dragunsky born at New York City.
1972
Viktor Dragunsky died at Moscow.
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