Tatiana Mamonova facts for kids

Tatyana Mamonova (born December 10, 1943) is a Russian writer, artist, and journalist. She is well-known for her important work in the modern women's movement. She has also written books, poems, and made videos. Tatyana Mamonova has worked as an editor and a public speaker.

Early Life and Beginnings

Tatyana Mamonova was born in the Soviet Union. She grew up in Leningrad (now called Saint Petersburg, Russia) after World War II. Before she was exiled, she was part of an artist group that did not follow official rules. She also worked as a journalist for a publishing company and on television.

Her Work and Activism

In 1980, Tatyana Mamonova was forced to leave the Soviet Union. She started an organization called "Woman and Russia." This group worked to protect the rights of women in the Soviet Union. It also helped Russian-speaking women connect with people around the world.

Publishing Important Ideas

Mamonova edited and published a special journal called Woman and Russia Almanac. This journal was a samizdat, which means it was secretly published and shared. It was the first collection of feminist writings from the Soviet Union. Later, the journal's name changed to Woman and Earth Almanac.

Connecting with Others

In 1987, Mamonova joined the Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press (WIFP). This is a group in America that helps women communicate. It also helps the public find media created by women.

She wrote an article called "It's time we began with ourselves." This article was included in a book from 1984 titled Sisterhood Is Global: The International Women's Movement Anthology. This book was edited by Robin Morgan.

Continuing Her Mission

After leaving her home country, Mamonova kept editing and publishing her almanac. She also started two more publications: Succes d’estime (since 2001) and Fotoalbum: Around the World (since 2004). Her organization grew and is now called Woman and Earth Global Eco-Network.

She has written four books in the United States. She was also a special researcher at Harvard University's Bunting Institute. She is a member of PEN International, a group for writers. She also represents Russia for the Sisterhood Is Global Institute.

Books She Has Written

Tatyana Mamonova has written and edited many books. These books often focus on women's rights and issues. Some of her notable works include:

• Das Radieschen (a children's book), published in 1981.
• Women and Russia, Feminist Writings from the Soviet Union, published in 1984.
• Russian Women's Studies: Essays on Sexism in Soviet Culture, published in 1989.
• Women's Glasnost vs Naglost: Stopping Russian Backlash, written with Chandra Niles Folsom, published in 1993.
• Succes d’estime, published since 2001.
• Fotoalbum: Around the World, published since 2004.