Boris Yampolsky
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Boris YampolskyBoris Yampolsky ( (1912–1972), was a Russia
n writer and editor, born in Ukraine, the influences of whose Jewish childhood who remain a theme throughout his work.
, in the Kiev Governorate
of the Russian Empire. In 1927, he left his hometown to take over the editorship of a newspaper, initially in Baku
, and subsequently in Novokuznetsk
. Around this time his first two independent publications appeared, the story «Они берегут ненависть» (Тифлис) and collection of sketches, «Ингилаб». He later studied at the Maxim Gorky Literature Institute
. Published in 1940 in Moscow, Boris Yampolsky's tale "Country Fair" (Russian title: "Yarmarka") is one of the finest works of Jewish-Russian literature.
His subsequent career involved spells in the Caucasus and Russia, where he was caught up in the post-Second World War crackdown on Jewish intellectuals.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n writer and editor, born in Ukraine, the influences of whose Jewish childhood who remain a theme throughout his work.
Biography
Yampolsky was born in 1912 in Bila TserkvaBila Tserkva
Bila Tserkva is a city located on the Ros' River in the Kiev Oblast in central Ukraine, approximately south of the capital, Kiev. Population 203,300 Area 34 km².-Administrative status:...
, in the Kiev Governorate
Kiev Governorate
Kiev Governorate , or Government of Kiev, was an administrative division of the Russian Empire.The governorate was established in 1708 along with seven other governorates and was transformed into a viceroyalty in 1781...
of the Russian Empire. In 1927, he left his hometown to take over the editorship of a newspaper, initially in Baku
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
, and subsequently in Novokuznetsk
Novokuznetsk
Novokuznetsk is a city in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia. It serves as the administrative center of Novokuznetsky District, but it is not administratively a part of it...
. Around this time his first two independent publications appeared, the story «Они берегут ненависть» (Тифлис) and collection of sketches, «Ингилаб». He later studied at the Maxim Gorky Literature Institute
Maxim Gorky Literature Institute
The Maxim Gorky Literature Institute is a higher education institute in Moscow. It is located at 25 Tver Bulvar in Central Moscow.It was founded in 1933 on the initiative of Maxim Gorky, and received its current name at Gorky's death in 1936....
. Published in 1940 in Moscow, Boris Yampolsky's tale "Country Fair" (Russian title: "Yarmarka") is one of the finest works of Jewish-Russian literature.
His subsequent career involved spells in the Caucasus and Russia, where he was caught up in the post-Second World War crackdown on Jewish intellectuals.
External links
- Biography of Boris Yampolsky in the Electronic Jewish Library
- Books by Boris Yampolsky on Lib.ru
- Books by Boris Yampolsky on Library of Free Books