Biographies

In faraway Siberia, in the family of a village official Pavel Gavrilovich Ershov, a son was born. The boy was very weak in health, he often had nervous seizures. Parents, in order to save his son from seizures, decided, according to the rite in Siberia, to “sell” the child. After that, Peter’s fits almost stopped. … Read more

Maria Andreyevna Golubkina is an actress of theater and cinema. Maria was born in the family of the famous and popular actress Larissa Golubkina on September 22, 1973. Biological father in the biography of Mary Golubkina was Nikolai Shcherbitsky. But soon after the birth of Mary, her mother Larissa parted with her husband, and when … Read more

Yury Mikhailovich Luzhkov is a Russian politician, the mayor of Moscow. He was born on September 21, 1936 in Moscow. Training in the biography of Luzhkov was held at the Institute of Petrochemical and Gas Industry of Moscow. In his youth he showed himself as an activist, an organizer, he began to work from his … Read more

Pele – football player, was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Coracoens, Brazil. Best known as the most famous football player in Brazil. At birth in the biography of Pele was given the name of Edson Arantes do Nasimientu. The most popular footballer of his generation, Pele joined the club “Santos” in 1956. Almost … Read more

Freddie Adu – footballer, was born on June 2, 1989 in the city of Theme, Ghana. The most famous is the Gano-American phenomenon and the footballer-teenager. Swift, highly gifted Freddy Adu became a first-class football player in the early 2000s. The first international match Freddie Adu played in March 2003 in the national team of … Read more

Michael Owen – footballer, was born on December 14, 1979 in the city of Chester, England. Best known as the English hero of the 1998 World Cup. For the first time in his biography, Michael Owen played for the England team at the 1998 World Cup. Then he was only 18 years old, he became … Read more

The humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow is known for his theory of self-realization. Childhood and early years The eldest of the seven children of Samuel and Rosa Maslow, Abraham Maslow was born in New York. His parents were Jews who immigrated to the United States from Russia. Grow a boy in the multinational quarter. The family … Read more

Elena Bushina is a participant of the reality show “Dom-2”, one of the soloists of the group “Istra witches”, consisting of the participants of the project. Elena was born on July 18, 1986 in Yekaterinburg. Her family is quite well-off, Elena’s mother works in the government of Yekaterinburg, and her father works in the construction … Read more

(1835 – 1863) Pomyalovsky Nikolai Gerasimovich (1835 – 1863), the prose writer. Born April 11 (23 N. s.) On the outskirts of St. Petersburg in the family of a priest. He studied at the parish school, whence in two years he moved to the lower branch of the spiritual school, where senseless cramming, rods and … Read more

(28.02.1922 – 28.10.1993) Lotman Yuri Mikhailovich (28.02.1922, Petrograd – 28.10.1993, Tartu). The father is a lawyer. In 1939 he entered the faculty of the Leningrad University. After the first year he was drafted into the army. The war was conducted by a signalman in an artillery regiment. He returned to study only at the end … Read more

Valentin Georgievich Smirnitsky is an actor of theater and cinema, Honored Artist of Russia. Valentin was born on June 10, 1944 in Moscow in a creative family. His parents were associated with the movie, but they were never actors. The decision to become an actor in the biography of Valentin Smirnitsky came completely spontaneously after … Read more

(1749-1802) RADISHCHEV Alexander Nikolayevich (1749-1802), Russian thinker, writer. Ode “Liberty” (1783), the novel “The Life of FV Ushakov” (1789), philosophical works. In the main work Radishchev – “Journey from Petersburg to Moscow” (1790) – a wide range of ideas of the Russian Enlightenment, a truthful, sympathetic image of the life of the people, a sharp … Read more

(1760 – 1837) Dmitriev Ivan Ivanovich (1760 – 1837), a poet. He was born on September 10 (21 N. s.) In a family estate in the village of Bogorodskoye, Kazan province, in an old noble family, leading his family from the princes of Smolensk. At the age of eight, he was sent to Mangenya Guesthouse … Read more

Joe Louis is an American boxer, was born in Lafayette, Alabama. In the biography of Joe Louis, when he was only 4 years old, the father of the family died. And in 1926 Joe took his stepfather along with his family to Detroit. It was there that Luis became interested in boxing. At the age … Read more

(1913 – 1968) Yashin (real name – Popov) Alexander Yakovlevich (1913 – 1968), a poet, a prose writer. Born March 14 (27 N. s.) In the village of Bludnovo, Vologda region in a peasant family. In 1931 he graduated from the pedagogical college in the city of Nikolsk, taught in the village, read a lot, … Read more

I, Juliet Capulet, was born in the Italian city of Verona in a noble and respected noble family. My nurse was engaged in upbringing. Although, in fact, there was no upbringing. I ran where I wanted, climbed the trees and fought with Susanna – my milk sister, the daughter of a wet nurse. My mother … Read more

Anita Tsoi is a Russian singer, a Korean by birth, was born on February 7, 1971. In childhood, adolescence, she led an active social life, studied in a specialized school, was a pioneer, a member of the Komsomol. In the biography of Choi Anita was then the desire to test himself in everything. She studied … Read more

Brad Pitt is an actor, producer, one of the most attractive men in the world. William Bradley was born on December 18, 1963 in the American city of Shawnee in the state of Oklahoma. But childhood in the biography of Pitt was held in the city of Springfield. The boy grew very active – he … Read more

Poetry was an important part of the cultural life of medieval Japan. According to court etiquette, an aristocrat should not only know the poems, but also be able to compose them. And to compose quickly and in the presence of the audience – that is, in the form of a public impromptu. Similar impromptu were … Read more

Grigory V. Leps is a Russian singer, musician. Grigory Leps was born on July 16, 1962 in Sochi in a working family. After school, which did not differ high marks, in the biography of Gregory Leps, education was continued in the music school. Then he served in the army, on his return from which he … Read more

(1826 – 1889) The literary pseudonym Shchedrin (1826-1889) is a prose writer, publicist, critic. The great Russian satirist Saltykov-Shchedrin was born and raised in a wealthy landlord family, but in the house there was an atmosphere of stinginess, mutual enmity, hypocrisy and inhumanity. Saltykov studied first at the Moscow Nobility Institute and as an excellent … Read more

Gregor Johann Mendel is a biologist, botanist who discovered the laws of heredity. Born Johann Mendel July 20, 1882 in a small village Heinzendorf of the Austrian Empire in a family of peasants. Mendel showed an enthusiasm for biology in his biography early. Two years he attended the Institute Olmyutsa, then became a monk at … Read more

(river 12.05.1933) Born in Moscow in the family of a scientific worker. In 1957 he graduated from the Moscow Architectural Institute. The first poems published in 1958. In 1960, the first two collections of his poems and poems were published: “Parabola” in Moscow and “Mosaic” in Vladimir. Next came “40 lyrical digressions from the poem … Read more

Marina Ivanovna Tsvetaeva is a famous Russian poetess, prose writer, translator, who, with her work, left a bright mark in the literature of the 20th century. Early years Marina Tsvetaeva was born in Moscow on September 26, 1892. Her father was a university professor, his mother a pianist. It is worth mentioning briefly that Tsvetaeva’s … Read more

Kate Middleton, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, married Prince William at Westminster Abbey in 2011. Youth Kate Middleton was born on January 9, 1982 in Reading, Berkshire, England. At birth, she was named Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. Her parents were a pilot, Michael and stewardess Carol Middleton. Kate has Philip’s younger sister and younger … Read more

Alexander Isaevich Solzhenitsyn is a Russian writer, publicist, public and political figure, Nobel Prize winner, one of the first writers of Khrushchev’s “thaw”, whose courageous critical attitude towards the Soviet regime led first to dissidence, and then to long-term emigration. In addition to works of art touching on acute social and political issues, Solzhenitsyn was … Read more

(1808-1856) Kireevsky Petr Vasilievich (1808, Dolbino, Kaluga Province – 1856, Kireevskaya Slobodka, Orel) is a Slavophile. The brother of IV Kireevsky. He received a serious home education; in 1822 he took lessons from the professors of Moscow. he listened to lectures in Munich. Owning seven languages, K. translated a lot. Determined in his Slavophile predilections … Read more

Tupac Amaru Shakur – rap singer, actor. Tupac was born on June 16, 1971 in New York. As a child, very often moved with his family, and when, finally, settled in one city, he began to study at the Baltimore Art School. In his biography Tupac, when he reached the age of 17, left the … Read more

Madonna – singer, actress. Born August 16 in Bay City, Michigan. At birth, she was named Madonna Louise Ciccone. The biography of the Madonna is known for its mixture of talent, beauty, self-promotion. So she became one of the most popular artists of the 20th century. She presented her first album to the world in … Read more

Vera Brezhneva is a singer, a former member of the band VIA Gra. Vera was born on February 3 in Dneprodzerzhinsk, Dnipropetrovsk region. Parents worked at the factory, the family, in which there were four children, lived not richly. A nickname “Vera Brezhnev” girl was invented by the producer, since the city of Dneprodzerzhinsk was … Read more

Lionel Feininger – American artist, illustrator, was born in New York. For his biography Feininger studied painting in Berlin, Hamburg, Paris. He was an illustrator and cartoonist of several periodicals in Paris and Germany. In addition, his humorous page was published weekly in the Chicago Tribune in 1906-1907, until Lionel moved to drawing for the … Read more

Dmitry Narkisovich Mamin-Sibiryak is a writer, playwright. Dmitry was born on October 25, 1852 in a small village of Perm province in the family of a priest. The first education in the biography of DN Mamin Sibiryak was received at home. Then he began to study at the local school, and then – in the … Read more

Historically, in our country there is an opinion that all bankers, as well as any other representatives of related financial activities, have made their fortune “unfair”, deceiving ordinary people. However, the biography of Yuri Alekseevich Solovyov proves to be the opposite of that confirmation. How to become a banker? The boy was born on 13.04.1970 … Read more

Allen Iverson – basketball player, was born on June 7, 1975 in the city of Hampton, Virginia. Best known as the best NBA player of 2001. During the first two years of participation in the student team, the athlete showed himself as an excellent defender with an assaulting style of play. Then the athlete played … Read more

Anastasia Melnikova – actress, Honored Artist of Russia, TV presenter. Anastasia was born in Leningrad on September 19, 1969 in a family with noble roots. Her parents were doctors. Also in the family there were two more children: both brothers of Anastasia took up medical practice. And in the biography of Anastasia Melnikova was elected … Read more

Franz Kafka is a writer, a prose writer. Kafka was born on July 3, 1883 in the Czech Republic. The first education in the biography of Franz Kafka was received in primary school. The next step in education was the gymnasium, which Franz graduated in 1901. Then he entered the Charles University in Prague, after … Read more

Tila Tequila – TV presenter, singer, model. Tila was born in Singapore on October 24, 1981, where her family moved from Vietnam. At the age of one year in the biography of Tila Tequila, there was a transfer to Houston with his family. In high school, Tila did not have good behavior. Ultimately, before moving … Read more

George Cayley is an inventor working on the creation of flying devices: gliders, balloons, helicopters. After receiving his primary education in the biography of Kaylee, the future inventor devoted himself to the study of chemistry, electricity. He was also fond of aeronautics, aeronautics, aerodynamics. In 1804 George began to conduct experiments on the creation of … Read more

Dorian Yates – English bodybuilder, six-time winner of the competition “Mr. Olympia.” Dorian was born on April 19, 1962 in the town of Sutton Coldfield near Birmingham. To the physical work in his biography, Dorian Yates has been used since childhood. He worked hard on the farm. Then, after growing up, I experienced many professions. … Read more

(1882 – 1969) Chukovsky Kornei Ivanovich, real name Korneichukov Nikolai Vasilyevich (1882 – 1969), poet, prose writer, translator. Born March 19 (31 N. s.) In St. Petersburg. When he was three years old, his parents divorced, he stayed with his mother. Lived in the south, in poverty. He studied at the Odessa gymnasium, of the … Read more

(1817 – 1885) Kostomarov Nikolai Ivanovich (1817-1885). Born in an old noble family. He studied at Kharkov University. For several months he served in the dragoon regiment. He continued his studies at Moscow University. In the process of training I came to the conclusion that history is first of all the history of the people, … Read more

(28.03.1795 – 08.07.1872) Raevsky Vladimir Fedoseevich (28.3.1795 – 8.7.1872). Major 32 Jaeger Regiment. He was born in the village of Khvorostyanka in Starooskolsky district of Kursk province. His father was a Kursk landowner, a retired Major Feodosiy Mikhailovich Raevsky, an Old Oskol district marshal of the nobility; mother – Alexandra Andreevna Fenina. He was educated … Read more

Lennox Lewis – British-Canadian boxer, was born in London, England. Lewis’ parents were from Jamaica. The childhood of Lennox Lewis was heavy. Following his mother, he moved to Canada at the age of 12. Having occupied boxing, he became world champion at the age of 17 years. And in 1984, 1988, the athlete represented Canada … Read more

(1910 – 1971) (1910-1971) – poet, public figure. Alexander Trifonovich Tvardovsky was born in the Smolensk region. He studied at a rural school, then at the Smolensk Pedagogical Institute. In 1939 he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Philosophy, Literature and History (MIFLI). He began to write poetry from early childhood. The fate of the … Read more

Bulat Shalvovich Okudzhava is a writer, screenwriter, author of songs and music. Born Bulat Okudzhava May 9, 1924 in Moscow in a family who emigrated from Georgia. The first education in the biography of Bulat Okudzhava was received at the Tbilisi school, but in the Russian-speaking class. In 1940 he began to work as a … Read more

Honore de Balzac – French novelist, was born in the town of Touré. Balzac is one of the great masters of novels. Having an accessory to the noble family, he later added a piece – de to his own name. Without taking up education as a child, his parents sent him to a gymnasium in … Read more

(born 1949) Kaledin Sergey Evgenievich (born 1949), the prose writer. He was born on August 28 in Moscow, in the family of an engineer. Education mother, translator-turkologist, subsequently a member of the joint venture, had a great influence on the future writer. After graduation I entered the Institute of Communications, from which I left after … Read more

Jackie Chan is an actor, stuntman, director, producer, singer. Born Jackie Chan April 7, 1954 in Hong Kong. From childhood, he studied music – he studied at the opera school. And besides this, the boy’s big hobby was kung fu. Jackie Chan started as a stuntman for the first time in the movie in his … Read more

Julia Vladimirovna Tymoshenko is a statesman, politician, prime minister of Ukraine. Education in the biography of Tymoshenko was received in Dnepropetrovsk State University. At the end I went to work in my specialty. Then she became the commercial director of such enterprises: Terminal, Ukrainian Petrol Corporation, which grew into United Energy Systems of Ukraine. In … Read more

(1895 – 1925) Yesenin Sergey Alexandrovich (1895-1925) – a poet. Yesenin was born into a peasant family. From 1904 to 1912 he studied at the Konstantinovsky Zemstvo School and at the Spas-Klepikovo School. During this time, he wrote more than 30 poems, compiled a manuscript collection of “Sick Thinking” (1912), which he tried to publish … Read more