Alexander Fyodorov-Davydov facts for kids
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Alexander Fyodorov-Davydov
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Alexander Alexandrovich Fyodorov-Davydov
Александр Александрович Фёдоров-Давыдов 1875 |
| Died | 1936 Soviet Union
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| Occupation | children's writer, translator, editor and publisher |
Alexander Alexandrovich Fyodorov-Davydov (Russian: Александр Александрович Фёдоров-Давыдов, 1875—1936) was a talented Russian writer. He spent his life creating books for children. He was also a translator, an editor, and a publisher.
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A Life Dedicated to Young Readers
Alexander Fyodorov-Davydov wrote his first book, Zimniye Sumerki (Winter Twilight), in 1895. After that, he wrote many more stories. In total, he created 125 books and brochures for children. He also wrote many essays and articles.
Bringing Stories to Russian Children
Fyodorov-Davydov helped bring famous fairy tales to Russian readers. He translated the magical stories by the Brothers Grimm in 1900. Later, in 1907, he translated the beloved tales by Hans Christian Andersen. In 1908, he published a popular collection of Russian folk stories.
Working with Children's Magazines
Alexander Fyodorov-Davydov also worked as an editor and publisher. He created three different magazines for children. These were Delo i Potekha (Business and Fun), Putevodny Ogonyok (Guiding Light), and Ogonyok.
Ogonyok was very special. It was the first Russian magazine made for children aged four to eight years old. Many famous writers contributed to his magazines. Some of these authors included Anton Chekhov and Dmitry Mamin-Sibiryak.
Fyodorov-Davydov also wrote popular historical essays. One of his well-known works was The Crusades, published in 1905. From 1918 to 1923, he led the Svetlyachok publishing house.
His Family's Legacy
Alexander Fyodorov-Davydov's family also included famous people. His son, Aleksei Fedorov-Davydov (1900-1969), became an expert in art. His grandson, German Fedorov-Davydov (1931-2000), was a well-known historian and archeologist.
