Biographies

(1920-1990) Samoilov (real name – Kaufman) David Samuilovich (1920 – 1990), a poet. He was born on June 1 in Moscow to the family of a military doctor, who had a great influence on him, and worked much on his education. Poems began to write early, but the poet did not consider himself for a … Read more

(1795 – 1826) Ryleev Kondraty Fedorovich (1795 – 1826), a poet. Was born on September 18 (29 N. p.) In the village. Batovo Petersburg province in the family of an army officer, a poor landowner. He was educated in the Cadet Corps (1801-14) in St. Petersburg, released as an ensign in artillery and sent to … Read more

(1829 – 1890) Danilevsky Grigory Petrovich (1829 – 1890), prose writer, publicist. Born April 14 (26 N. s.) In the village of Danilovka Kharkov province in the family of a rich Ukrainian landowner. Early lost his father, was brought up by his mother, Ekaterina Kupchinova, an educated woman, a talented musician. At the age of … Read more

(1924 – 1997) Soloukhin Vladimir Alekseevich (1924 – 1997), the poet, the prose writer. He was born on June 14 in the village of Alepino, Vladimir Region, in a peasant family. After graduating from school, in 1938 – 42 he studied at the engineering school in Vladimir, received the specialty of a mechanic-instrumentalist. During the … Read more

Justine Henin – tennis player, was born on June 1, 1982 in the city of Liège, Belgium. Biography Justine Henin is known as a biography of the winner of the French championship in 2005-2007. During the career of Justine, seven “Grand Slam” competitions were won. When the tennis player left the sport in 2008, she … Read more

(1919 – 1982) Narovchatov Sergey Sergeevich (1919 – 1982), the poet. He was born on October 3 in the town of Khvalynsk, Saratov region. I spent my childhood on the Volga. In 1933, together with his parents, went to Kolyma, where he graduated from Magadan secondary school. In 1937 he came to Moscow and entered … Read more

Alexander Nikolaevich Radishchev was born in 1749 in the family of a rich landowner, spent his childhood in the estate of Nemtsov near Kaluga. In St. Petersburg there was a privileged institution for the children of wealthy nobles – the Corps of Pages. There they prepared young men for court service. In the correspondence building … Read more

Larisa Andreevna Guzeeva is an actress of theater, cinema, Honored Artist of Russia. She was born on May 23, 1959 in the Orenburg region, in the village of Burtinsky. For Larissa Guzeeva, her biography was filled with dreams about theater and cinema. Therefore, the girl, after graduating from school, went to Leningrad to enter the … Read more

Barney David Ross – American boxer, was born in the city of New York. It is famous as Dov-Ber Rasofsky. In addition, he is known as Beryl David Rasofsky, Barnet David Rasofsky. After an amateur career, Ross took up professional boxing in 1929. He lost just 4 fights from 82. In 1933, the athlete won … Read more

Rooney Wayne – football player, was born on October 24 in Liverpool, England. Best known as the young star of Manchester United since 2004. The first goal in the English Premier League in the biography of Rooney Wayne was made on October 19, 2002. As early as the following year, the athlete became the youngest … Read more

(11.03.1937 – 18.10.1999) Bokshtein Ilya Veniaminovich (11.03.1937, Moscow – 18.10.1999, Holon (a suburb of Tel-Aviv), Israel). Grandfather B. was the chief massacre of the Moscow synagogue. My father, compositor, died when B. was three years old. He was brought up by his mother, a typist. I was ill with bone tuberculosis, I was bedridden for … Read more

Marco Polo is a traveler whose work The Book on the Diversity of the World has had a great impact on the research of Asian countries. Marco Polo was born in 1254 in Venice in a merchant family. The first journey in the biography of Marco Polo is in 1271. Then, together with his father … Read more

Edita Stanislavovna Pyekha is a singer, People’s Artist of the USSR. Edita Piekha was born in France, in the town of Noyelles-sous-Lance in the family of a miner. In 1946, in the biography of Piekhi, a transfer to Poland took place. There she graduated from high school. The hobby for singing manifested itself in school … Read more

Sandro Botticelli is a Florentine Renaissance painter, whose real name was Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi. In his biography, Botticelli studied with Fra Filippo Lippi, whose exquisite color scheme manifested in the artist’s early works. This trend can be seen on the canvases “Adoration of the Kings”, “Chigi Madonna”. Elements of the stronger style of Pollajolo, … Read more

Apolo Anton Ono is a skater, was born on May 22, 1982 in the city of Seattle, Washington. Best known as a gold medalist who won “Dancing with the Stars”. Apolo Antono Ono won the gold medal at the 2002 Olympic Games on a short track 1500 meters away. The victory was controversial, as It … Read more

Henri Cartier-Bresson – French photojournalist, was born near Paris. Biography Cartier-Bresson is known for his numerous unforgettable images of personalities and events of the 20th century. After studying painting, as well as under the influence of surrealism, in 1931 he began a career as a photographer. Using the simplest techniques, Cartier-Bresson performed works with impeccable … Read more

Alexander Gavrilovich Abdulov – actor, Honored and People’s Artist of the RSFSR. Alexander Abdulov was born on May 29, 1953 in Tobolsk. Alexander’s father was an actor, so after graduation in the biography of Abdulov, at the insistence of his parents, an attempt was made to enter Shchepkin’s school. Not enrolling, Alexander began to study … Read more

(1931 – 1993) Semenov Julian Semenovich (1931 – 1993), the prose writer. He was born on October 8 in Moscow. After school, he entered the Institute of Oriental Studies in Moscow, after which he worked as an assistant at Moscow State University in 1953, then went to Kabul (Afghanistan) as an interpreter from afghani. Since … Read more

(1798 – 1831) Delvig Anton Antonovich (1798 – 1831), a poet. Born August 6 (17 N. s.) In Moscow in the family of Russified Livonian barons, from an old impoverished family. He studied at a private boarding school, then in 1811 entered the newly opened Tsarskoe Selo Lyceum. Here he meets Pushkin, friendship with whom … Read more

Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin – Russian poet and playwright, the largest representative of Russian classicism, an educator. A well-known statesman of the 18th century at the court of Catherine II. Childhood, education, military service Poet Derzhavin Gavriil Romanovich was born July 3, 1743 in the province of Kazan in a family of impoverished nobles. His childhood … Read more

Jean Louis André Theodore Gérico is a French artist. Education in the biography of Géricault was held by famous masters of that time – Vernet and Gerena. In their studio, Jean Louis met Delacroix. In 1812, the exhibition “Cavalry Officer” was held, and two years later – “Wounded Cuirassier”. From 1816 to 1817, Géricault studied … Read more

(1804 – 1860) Khomyakov Alexey Stepanovich (1804 – 1860), poet, publicist, religious philosopher. Born May 1 (13 N. s.) In Moscow in an old noble family. He received a wonderful home education. At the age of 17 he passed the exam for the degree of candidate of mathematical sciences at Moscow University. In the same … Read more

Leonid Nikolaevich Andreev is a writer, founder of expressionism. Leonid was born on August 9, 1871 in the city of Orel. Already in his childhood Leonid Andreev’s biography showed interest in literature. He received his first education in the classical grammar school of his native city, where he studied from 1882 to 1891. The next … Read more

Life of MI Tsvetaeva in dates and facts 1892, September 26 – the birth of Marina Tsvetaeva in the family of Ivan Vladimirovich Tsvetayev, a philologist and art historian, founder and first director of the Moscow Museum of Fine Arts. Mother – Maria Alexandrovna Maine was a talented pianist. 1898-1908 – years of study in … Read more

(20.07.1946 – September 8, 1983) Gubanov Leonid Georgievich (20.07.1946, Moscow – September 8, 1983, Moscow). The son of an engineer. He started writing poetry since childhood, in 1962 entered the literary studio at the regional library, several of his poems were published in the newspaper Pionerskaya Pravda. At the same time he became fascinated by … Read more

(born 1918) He was born in the village of Monastyrsky, in the Saratov region. According to the writer, he has two main themes: collectivization and the Great Patriotic War. He fought in Stalingrad, on the Kursk Bulge in mortar, artillery units, the war ended with an employee of an army newspaper. In his books “Soldiers” … Read more

Alexander Garryevich Gordon – television and radio host, director, journalist. Gordon was born on February 20, 1964 in a creative family in the village of Belousovo, Kaluga region. Actor education in the biography of Alexander Gordon was received at the Shchukin Theater School, which he graduated in 1987. After working at the Simonov Theater Studio, … Read more

Alan Greenspan is an influential American economist. Childhood and youth Alan Greenspan was born in Washington Heights, New York. His father was Herbert Greenspan, a stockbroker and market analyst in New York, and his mother was Rose Goldsmith. His family was of Jewish origin. In 1943, he graduated from the George Washington High School and … Read more

Vladimir Borisovich Kuzmin is a musician, a singer. Vladimir was born May 31, 1955 in Moscow in the family of an officer. At school I studied perfectly. The main passion in the biography of Vladimir Kuzmin has been music since childhood. The boy learned to play the guitar on his own. And he graduated from … Read more

(1897 – 1962) Marienhof Anatoly Borisovich (1897 – 1962), poet, prose writer, playwright. Born April 24 in Nizhny Novgorod in a noble family with good cultural traditions, primordial democracy, where love reigned and respect for each other. After graduating from a private boarding house, he enters the privileged Noble Institute of Emperor Alexander II. The … Read more

Jackie Stills – basketball player, was born on December 21, 1978 in Kansas, Kansas. Most known as the “Beginner” of 2001 in the Women’s National Baseball Association. During her career, Jackie Stills twice lead on points in the National Student Sports Association. In 2001, she won the “Wade Trophy” award as the best college player. … Read more

Afra Ben is the first professional writer in England. Little is known about her early stages of life, but there is evidence that she married in 1658 for a Dutch merchant named Ben, who lived in London. After the death of her husband, Ben Afra becomes an English spy in the Dutch war, taking the … Read more

Dante was born in Florence in 1265. The poet came from an ancient “noble family.” However, the Dante family long ago lost the feudal appearance, already the father of the poet belonged, like himself, to the Guelph party. When he reached adulthood, Dante signed up in 1283 in the shop of pharmacists and physicians, which … Read more

(born 1919) Sokolov Vasily Dmitrievich (born in 1919). Writer. Was born in Ivanovka, Lipetsk region. Member of the Great Patriotic War. Member of the CPSU (b) since 1949. Education – incomplete higher. Member of the Writers’ Union since 1952. Awarded the Order of the Patriotic War II degree, the Red Star (twice), “Badge of Honor”, … Read more

Wayne Gretzky – hockey player, was born January 26 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Biography Gretzky is best known as the history of the legend of the National Hockey League, as well as nine times the owner of the title of the most valuable player. Wayne was named the greatest NHL player by the version of … Read more

Knut Kenneth Rockne – American football coach, known for his leadership team “Notre Dame.” In 1893 Knut Rockne moved with his family to Chicago. Rockne was the best in football with Notre Dame and Gus Doreys. In 1913, his team was considered one of the most privileged, despite the use of the front passes. In … Read more

Patriarch Alexy II – Patriarch of Moscow, All Russia, Bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church. Already in his early childhood, Alexei II’s biography showed a desire to help people, to serve as a priest. At the age of 15 he became a clergyman of the archbishop, then an altar boy, a psalmist. He studied at … Read more

(1883-1958) Gladkov Fedor Vasilyevich (1883 – 1958), the prose writer. Born June 9 (21 N. s.) In the village of Chernavka, Saratov province in a peasant Old Believer family. He received his primary education in a rural school, then had to work: he was a “boy” in a shop, a student at a pharmacy store, … Read more

Ivan Savich Nikitin is a poet. Ivan Nikitin was born on September 21, 1824 in Voronezh. In 1839, in the biography of Nikitin, the entrance to the theological seminary of Voronezh took place. But because of the difficult situation, Ivan left school, and in 1843 was forced to leave the seminary. Even during his studies … Read more

Euclid was a famous mathematician, who is usually called the “father of geometry.” Childhood and early years Euclid was born about 330 BC. e., presumably, in the city of Alexandria. Some Arab authors believe that he came from a wealthy family from Nokrat. There is a version that Euclid could have been born in Tire, … Read more

Evelina Leonidovna Khromchenko is an entrepreneur, leading editor in chief of the Russian magazine L’Officiel. Childhood in the biography of Evelina Khromchenko was held in the image of an obedient child. I learned to read early, but at the insistence of my parents I studied at a music school. Then, having shown will, refused to … Read more

(11.01.1895 – 15.09.1970) Oksman Yulian Grigorievich (11.01.1895 (old style 30.12.1894), Voznesensk, Kherson Province – September 15, 1970, Moscow) The son of an apothecary. In 1912-1913 he studied in Germany, in the Bonn and Heidelberg universities. In 1913-1917 – a student of the History and Philology Faculty of St. Petersburg (Petrograd) University. Another student began to … Read more

Valeria is a Russian singer. The singer Valeria was born on April 17, 1968 in Atkarsk, Saratov region, in the family of honored workers of culture. The first musical education in the biography of Valeria was received at the music school of Atkarsk. Then she graduated from Saratov Conservatoire. In 1985 she entered the Moscow … Read more

(1828 – 1889) Nikolai Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky was born July 24, 1828 in Saratov in the family of Archpriest Gavriil Ivanovich Chernyshevsky and his wife Eugene Yegorovna (nee Golubeva). Both his grandfather and great-grandfather on the maternal line were priests. In Chernyshevsky’s house there was prosperity and a warm family atmosphere, inspired by deep religious feelings. … Read more

There is such a country – Greenland. True, it should be sought not on a geographical map, but in the books of the Russian writer Alexander Stepanovich Greene. In them you will find detailed descriptions of the exotic nature of this country and the history of the life of its inhabitants – people endowed with … Read more

Hermann Mayer is an Austrian skier. In his biography, Mayer Hermann, while still a teenager, was sent home from the ski academy because of his physical condition. Before entering the Austrian World Cup team, Mayer worked as a mason. For physical strength, fearlessness during skiing, Hermann received the nickname “HERMINATOR”. In 1998, he won two … Read more

Isaak Ilich Levitan is a Russian landscape painter. Isaak was born on August 18, 1860 in the Kovno Province, the village of Kibarty, in a highly educated family. His father had several languages, he was a teacher. In the 1870s, he moved to Moscow with his family. Isaak from childhood was fond of drawing, so … Read more

Alexander Viktorovich Zbruev – actor of theater and cinema. Alexander was born on March 31, 1938 in Moscow. Father Alexander was shot at the end of 1937. Until 1943 Alexander Zbruev in his biography with his family lived near Rybinsk in the Yaroslavl region. After graduating from school, I began to study at the Shchukin … Read more

Kobe Bryant – basketball player, was born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Best known as the defender of the Los Angeles Lakers. Cob Bryant joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996, playing along with center Shaquille O’Neill. This pair of athletes helped the team to win the title three times: in 2000, 2001, … Read more

George Foreman – a boxer, was born on January 10, 1949 in the city of Marshall, Texas. Best known as the 46-year-old champion in the heavyweight category. When George Foreman defeated Joe Frazer, the boxer was young, thin and very aggressive. In this battle in 1973, Foreman won the title of heavyweight champion. The following … Read more