Aleksandra Ishimova facts for kids

Aleksandra Ishimova (Russian: Алекса́ндра Ио́сифовна (О́сиповна) Иши́мова) (6 January [O.S. 25 December 1804] 1805 – 16 June [O.S. 4 June] 1881) was a Russian translator. She was also one of the first professional Russian children's authors.

Her Life Story

Aleksandra Ishimova was born in Kostroma, Russia, in 1805. She spent her childhood there. Later, she went to private schools in Saint Petersburg.

In 1818, her family faced a difficult situation. Because of this, Aleksandra and her family had to leave Saint Petersburg. They moved to live in the northern parts of Russia.

By 1825, things got better. They were able to return to Saint Petersburg. The Tsar, Alexander I, even pardoned her father.

Once back in the city, Aleksandra opened a small school. She also met many important writers of her time. These included Pyotr Vyazemsky, Vasily Zhukovsky, and Alexander Pushkin.

Pushkin was a very famous Russian poet. Aleksandra Ishimova was the last person he wrote a letter to. He sent her an excited reply about her historical stories. He even sent her a book to translate on the very day he had his duel.

Her Writings and Journals

Aleksandra Ishimova was very busy with her writing. She published two monthly magazines. One was called Little Star («Звездочка»). It was for children and ran from 1842 to 1863. The other was Rays of Light («Лучи»), which was for young ladies. It was published from 1850 to 1860.

Her book History of Russia in Stories for Children («История России в рассказах для детей») was published in 1841. This important book won the Demidov Prize in 1852. This prize was a big award for scientific and literary works in Russia.

She also translated and printed many other stories for children. Many of these books taught religious and moral lessons. Some of her well-known works include:

• «Рассказы старушки» (Saint Petersburg, 1839)
• «Священная истории в разговорах для маленьких детей» (This book had six editions starting in 1841)
• «Колокольчик» (Saint Petersburg, 1849) for children in orphanages
• «Первое чтение и первые уроки для детей» (Saint Petersburg, 1856—1860; two editions)
• «Рассказы из Священной истории для крестьянских детей» (Saint Petersburg, 1878)

Aleksandra Ishimova passed away in Saint Petersburg in 1881. She was 76 years old.

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In Spanish: Aleksandra Ishimova para niños