Vladimir Makanin facts for kids
Vladimir Semyonovich Makanin (Russian: Владимир Семёнович Маканин) was a famous Russian writer. He wrote many novels and short stories. He was born on March 13, 1937, in Orsk, Russia, which was then part of the Soviet Union. He passed away on November 1, 2017, in Krasny, Russia.
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About Vladimir Makanin
Vladimir Makanin studied at Moscow State University. He graduated from the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics. After his studies, he worked as a teacher at a Military Academy until the early 1960s.
In 1963, he decided to study writing and filmmaking. He attended the High Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors. Later, he worked for a publishing company called Sovietskiy Pisatel, which means The Soviet Writer.
His First Books
Makanin published his very first book in 1965. This was the start of his long writing career. He quickly became known for his unique way of telling stories.
His Writing Style
Vladimir Makanin's writing is often called "realist." This means he wrote about things that felt true to life. He was very good at showing how everyday experiences affected people's feelings and thoughts. He explored the inner lives of his characters.
Later Life and Awards
In 1985, Makanin became a member of the board for the Union of Soviet Writers. This was an important group for writers in the Soviet Union. Two years later, he joined the team that edited Znamya, a well-known literary magazine.
He spent most of his later years living in Krasny, a town near Rostov-on-Don. In 2007, he was chosen to lead the judges for the Big Book award. This is a major literary prize in Russia. The very next year, he won the Big Book award himself for his novel Asan.
Awards and Recognition
Vladimir Makanin received many important awards for his writing. These awards showed how much his work was valued.
- 1984 Order of the Badge of Honour
- 1993 Russian Booker Prize for his book Baize-covered Table with Decanter
- 1998 Pushkin Prize for all his works
- 1999 State Prize of the Russian Federation
- 2001 Italian Premio Penne
- 2008 Big Book Award for Asan
- 2012 European Prize for Literature
See also
In Spanish: Vladímir Makanin para niños
