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Kazys Almenas.

Kazys Almenas was a talented person from Lithuania. He was born on April 11, 1935, in a place called Gruzdžiai, in Šiauliai County. Kazys Almenas was many things: a scientist who studied physics, a writer, and even someone who published books.

He wrote many interesting stories and novels. He passed away on October 7, 2017, in Vilnius, Lithuania, when he was 82 years old.

Discovering Kazys Almenas

Kazys Almenas was a very important figure in Lithuanian culture. He used his skills in both science and writing to share his ideas. His life showed that you can be good at many different things.

His Early Life and Education

Kazys Almenas grew up in Lithuania. When he was older, he went to study in the United States. He attended the University of Nebraska and also Northwestern University. These universities helped him learn a lot about physics and other subjects.

A Gifted Writer and Storyteller

Kazys Almenas loved to write. He created many books that people enjoyed reading. His novels often explored interesting ideas and characters. Some of his well-known novels include Upė į Rytus, upė į Šiaurę (written in 1964) and Šienapjūtė (from 1970).

He also wrote Sauja skatikų (1977) and Lietingos dienos Palangoje (1988). Besides novels, he wrote collections of shorter stories. These collections were called Bėgiai (1965) and Gyvenimas tai kekė vyšnių (1967). Later, he also wrote Vaivos juosta (2014).

His Last Years

Kazys Almenas lived a long and full life. He continued to be involved in writing and publishing. He died in his home country of Lithuania in 2017. His books and ideas continue to be important for many readers.

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