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(Tuesday)
Died
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Nationality
Languages
Russian, Ukrainian
Children
1 child: Yekaterina Vasilyevna Korotkova
Education
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
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Vasily Grossman: Russian Soviet writer and journalist (1905-1964).
Born in Berdychiv (died at age 58).
7 awards including Medal "For the Capture of Berlin".
Vasily Grossman has 1 credits in our database.
Studied at Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (7)
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Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"
WON
B
Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"
WON
B
Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"
WON
B
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
WON
Biography
Vasily Semyonovich Grossman was a Soviet writer and journalist. Born to a Jewish family in Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire, Grossman trained as a chemical engineer at Moscow State University, earning the nickname Vasya-khimik because of his diligence as a student. Upon graduation, he took a job in Stalino in the Donets Basin. In the 1930s he changed careers and began writing full-time, publishing a number of short stories and several novels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Vasily Grossman?
Vasily Grossman was born on and passed away on at the age of 58.
Where was Vasily Grossman born?
Vasily Grossman was born in Berdychiv.
What movies or shows has Vasily Grossman been in?
Vasily Grossman has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Commissar (1967).
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