Vladislav Krapivin facts for kids
Vladislav Petrovich Krapivin (born October 14, 1938 – died September 1, 2020) was a famous Soviet and Russian writer. He wrote many popular books for children.
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About His Life
Vladislav Krapivin was born in Tyumen, Russia, on October 14, 1938. He studied journalism at the Ural State University. While he was a student, he started working for a newspaper called "Evening Sverdlovsk". Later, he worked for the magazine "Ural Pathfinder".
Krapivin became a full-time writer in 1965. His very first book was called The Voyage of Orion. It was published in 1962. Throughout his life, Vladislav Krapivin wrote over 200 books. Many of his stories have been translated into different languages.
The "Caravel" Group
In 1961, Vladislav Krapivin started a special youth group called "Caravel". This group taught kids many exciting things. They learned about journalism, fencing, and sailing. They also learned about everything related to the sea. The "Caravel" group is still active today. It is now led by people who were once members themselves.
His Later Years
Vladislav Krapivin passed away on September 1, 2020. He was 81 years old. He died in Yekaterinburg, where he had lived since 2013.
Awards and Special Honors
Vladislav Krapivin received many important awards for his writing. These include the Lenin Komsomol Prize and the Aelita literary award. He also received the Arkady Gaidar Award.
He was given special honors like the Order of the Red Banner of Labour and the Order of Friendship of Peoples. He also received a medal for "Valiant Labor". Vladislav Krapivin was named an honorary citizen of Yekaterinburg.
An Asteroid Named After Him
A small planet, called an asteroid, was named in his honor! It is called 407243 Krapivin. This asteroid was found by Timur Kryachko in 2009. The official name was announced in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Vladislav Krapivin para niños
