Andrey Dikiy facts for kids

Andrey Ivanovich Dikiy (Russian: Андрей Иванович Дикий; Ukrainian: Андрій Іванович Дикий; born February 9, 1895 – died September 4, 1977) was a writer and journalist. His real last name was Zankevich. He was a white émigré, which means he was a Russian person who left Russia after the Russian Revolution. During World War II, he worked with the Nazis and was part of the Russian Liberation Army. He was known for his very strong and negative views about certain groups of people.

Early Life and Moving Away

Andrey Zankevich was born into a wealthy family on February 9, 1895. His family lived on their estate in a village called Gaivoron. This village was in the Chernigov area of the Russian Empire, which is now part of Ukraine.

His father owned a large factory that made sugar and also had big fields where sugar beets were grown. Andrey had three brothers and one sister.

After the Russian Revolution, which changed Russia's government, Andrey left his home country. He moved to Yugoslavia, a country in Europe.

Life During World War II

In Yugoslavia, Andrey Dikiy was active in groups that were against the Soviet government in Russia. He was part of a group called the National Alliance of Russian Solidarists.

During World War II, he chose to join the Russian Liberation Army. This army was made up of Russians who fought alongside Nazi Germany. Andrey Dikiy was a deputy head in the civilian part of the Committee for the Liberation of the Peoples of Russia. This committee worked with the Nazis.

Later Life in the United States

After World War II ended, Andrey Dikiy moved to the United States. He continued to write and publish many articles. These articles appeared in Russian-language newspapers and magazines in the US.

His writings were often seen as unscientific and contained very strong, negative opinions about certain groups of people.

Andrey Dikiy passed away on September 4, 1977, in New York City. He is buried at the Russian Orthodox cemetery in Nanuet, New York.