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Valentin Kataev

Soviet writer

Died when: 89 years 74 days (1070 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Valentin Kataev

Valentin Petrovich Kataev (Russian: Валенти́н Петро́вич Ката́ев; also spelled Katayev or Kataiev; 28 January [O.S. 16 January] 1897 – 12 April 1986) was a Russian and Soviet novelist and playwright who managed to create penetrating works discussing post-revolutionary social conditions without running afoul of the demands of official Soviet style.

Kataev is credited with suggesting the idea for The Twelve Chairs to his brother Yevgeni Petrov and Ilya Ilf.In return, Kataev insisted that the novel be dedicated to him, in all editions and translations.

Kataev's relentless imagination, sensitivity, and originality made him one of the most distinguished Soviet writers.


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