Konstantin Simonov
Soviet writer (1915–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Konstantin Mikhailovich Simonov, born Kirill Mikhailovich Simonov (Russian: Константи́н Миха́йлович Си́монов, 28 November [O.S. 15 November] 1915 – 28 August 1979), was a Soviet author, war poet, playwright and wartime correspondent, arguably most famous for his 1941 poem "Wait for Me".
"Kirill Simonov" redirects here. For the Russian football player, see Kirill Simonov (footballer).
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Born | 28 November [O.S. 15 November] 1915[1] Petrograd, Russian Empire[1] |
Died | 28 August 1979(1979-08-28) (aged 63)[2] Moscow, Soviet Union |
Occupation | War poet, novelist, playwright, war correspondent |
Nationality | Russian |
Notable works | "Wait for Me" The Living and the Dead |
Spouse | Valentina Serova (1943–1957) |
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