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Oleg Pavlov
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| Born | 16 March 1970 Moscow, Russian SFSR |
| Died | 7 October 2018 (aged 48) Moscow, Russian Federation |
| Occupation | Novelist, short-story writer |
| Alma mater | Maxim Gorky Literature Institute |
| Notable awards | Russian Booker Prize, Solzhenitsyn Prize, Angelus Award |
Oleg Pavlov (born March 16, 1970 – died October 7, 2018) was a famous Russian writer. He won the important Russian Booker Prize.
He was very young, just 24, when his first novel, Captain of the Steppe, came out. People loved it, and it was even considered for the Russian Booker Prize in 1995. Later, in 2002, Oleg Pavlov won the prize for his book, The Matiushin Case. This book was part of a series called Tales from the Last Days. This series had three books that told stories about the end of the Soviet era. Each book could be read on its own. The third book in this series was Requiem for a Soldier.
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Life of Oleg Pavlov
Oleg Pavlov was born in Moscow in 1970. When he was older, he served in the military as a prison guard in Kazakhstan. Many of the events and characters in his books were inspired by what he saw and experienced during this time.
During his military service, Pavlov became unwell and spent some time in a hospital. This allowed him to leave the army earlier than planned. After that, he went to study at the Maxim Gorky Literature Institute in Moscow. This is a special school for writers.
Oleg Pavlov's Books and Writings
Oleg Pavlov's first novel, Captain of the Steppe, was published when he was only 24 years old. It was praised by many people, including the judges of the Russian Booker Prize. This book was even shortlisted for the award in 1995.
In 2002, Pavlov won the Russian Booker Prize for his book The Matiushin Case. This novel was the second part of a three-book series called Tales from the Last Days. These books explored life during the final years of the Soviet Union.
Besides novels, Oleg Pavlov also wrote many articles and essays. These writings covered topics like literature, history, and social life in Russia. In his 2003 book, "The Russian Man in the 20th Century", he shared his own experiences and also used letters he received from the Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Foundation. These letters were given to him by the famous Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and his wife, Natalia.
Many people believe Oleg Pavlov was one of the most talented writers of his time. Some even say he was part of a "renaissance," or rebirth, in Russian literature. His book Captain of the Steppe was translated into English in 2013 by Ian Appleby.
Death
Oleg Pavlov passed away in Moscow on October 7, 2018, due to a heart attack.
Awards and Recognition
Oleg Pavlov received several important awards for his writing:
- 2017 Angelus Award (Poland)
- 2012 Solzhenitsyn Prize (Russia)
- Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger 2012 (Best Foreign Book Prize)
- Shortlisted for Russian National Literary Award 'Big Book' (2010)
- Znamya Literary Magazine Prize (2009)
- October Literary Magazine Prize (Best Fiction of the Year 1997, 2002)
- Russian Booker Prize (2002)
- Novy Mir Literary Magazine Prize (1995)
- Russian Booker of the Decade nominee (2011)
Published Novels
Here are some of Oleg Pavlov's novels:
