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Vasily Zvyagintsev
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Василий Дмитриевич Звягинцев
Vasily Dmitrievich Zvyagintsev November 21, 1944 |
| Died | 30 April 2016 (aged 71) Stavropol, Russia
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| Alma mater | Stavropol medical college |
| Occupation | writer |
Vasily Dmitrievich Zvyagintsev (Russian: Василий Дмитриевич Звягинцев) was a Russian writer. He was born on November 21, 1944, in the city of Grozny. He became well-known for writing exciting science fiction stories. Science fiction often features future technology, space travel, or imaginary worlds.
About Vasily Zvyagintsev
Vasily Zvyagintsev wrote many books during his life. He is most famous for his only novel series, Odysseus leaves Ithaca. This series of books takes place during World War II. It tells a long and exciting story.
His Amazing Books
The Odysseus leaves Ithaca series was very popular. Many people who review books, called literary critics, really liked it. The series has more than 10 books in total. This shows how much detail and adventure he put into his stories.
Awards He Won
Vasily Zvyagintsev won several important awards for his writing. These awards show how much his work was appreciated. Some of the awards he received include:
- The Aelita Prize
- The Interpesscon award
- The A. R. Belyaev award
- A special international award called Eurocon
These awards are given to authors who write excellent science fiction.
His Later Life
Vasily Zvyagintsev passed away on April 30, 2016. He was 71 years old. He died in Stavropol, Russia, from a heart attack. His stories continue to be enjoyed by readers today.
