Nikolay Nosov
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Nikolai Nikolaevich Nosov ( Kiev
- 26 July 1976 Moscow
) was a Soviet
children's literature writer, the author of a number of humorous short stories, a school novel, and the popular trilogy of fairy tale
novels about the adventures of Neznaika
and his friends.
In 1932 - 1951 he worked as a producer of animated and educational film
s, including ones for the Red Army
, having deserved the Order of the Red Star
in 1943.
In 1938 Nosov began to publish his stories, including Zatejniki ; Alive Hat, Cucumbers, Miraculous Trousers, and Dreamers. These stories were published mainly in the magazine for children Murzilka
and many of them make up the foundation of the Nosov's first collection Rat-tat-tat, 1945). Nosov introduced a new hero, naïve and sensible, naughty and curious fidget
obsessed by craving for activities and always getting into unusual, often comic situations — into children's literature.
The most popular works became his stories for teenagers Merry Family (1949), The Kolya Sinitsyn's Diary (1950), Vitya Maleev at School and at Home (1951). This last one received State
Stalin Prize in 1952.
Long-term fame and love of readers were gained by his fairy stories about Neznaika
. The first of those is the fairy tale Vintik, Shpuntik and vacuum cleaner. Further the hero appeared in the famous trilogy consisting of fairy tale novels The Adventures of Neznaika and His Friends (1953-1954), Neznaika in Sun City (1958), and Neznaika on the Moon (1964-1965).
He received the RSFSR State Prize in 1969; the award is commemorated to Nadezhda Krupskaya.
The writer is also the author of an autobiographical work Story about My Friend Igor (1971-1972) and a memoirs narrative Mystery on a Well Bottom (1977).
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
- 26 July 1976 Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
) was a Soviet
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
children's literature writer, the author of a number of humorous short stories, a school novel, and the popular trilogy of fairy tale
Fairy tale
A fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features such folkloric characters, such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants or gnomes, and usually magic or enchantments. However, only a small number of the stories refer to fairies...
novels about the adventures of Neznaika
Neznaika
Dunno, or Know-Nothing is an anti-hero created by the Soviet children's writer Nikolay Nosov.Dunno, recognized by his bright blue hat, canary-yellow trousers, orange shirt, and green tie, is the title character of Nosov's world-famous trilogy, The Adventures of Dunno and his Friends , Dunno in Sun...
and his friends.
Early life
Nosov N.N. was born in a family of an entertainer actor. From 1927 to 1929 he was a student of Kiev Institute of Art, from where he moved to Moscow Institute of Cinematography, from which he graduated in 1932.Career
The literary debut of Nosov was in 1938.In 1932 - 1951 he worked as a producer of animated and educational film
Educational film
An educational film is a film or movie whose primary purpose is to educate. Educational films have been used in classrooms as an alternative to other teaching methods.-Cultural significance:...
s, including ones for the Red Army
Red Army
The Workers' and Peasants' Red Army started out as the Soviet Union's revolutionary communist combat groups during the Russian Civil War of 1918-1922. It grew into the national army of the Soviet Union. By the 1930s the Red Army was among the largest armies in history.The "Red Army" name refers to...
, having deserved the Order of the Red Star
Order of the Red Star
Established on 6 April 1930, the Order of the Red Star was an order of the Soviet Union, given to Red Army and Soviet Navy personnel for "exceptional service in the cause of the defense of the Soviet Union in both war and peace". It was established by Resolution of the Presidium of the CEC of the...
in 1943.
In 1938 Nosov began to publish his stories, including Zatejniki ; Alive Hat, Cucumbers, Miraculous Trousers, and Dreamers. These stories were published mainly in the magazine for children Murzilka
Murzilka
Murzilka is a popular Soviet/Russian illustrated magazine for children 6–12 years old produced from May 1924 to present days.- History : At the end of 19th century Canadian illustrator and writer Palmer Cox...
and many of them make up the foundation of the Nosov's first collection Rat-tat-tat, 1945). Nosov introduced a new hero, naïve and sensible, naughty and curious fidget
Fidgeting
Fidgeting is the act of moving about restlessly. Fidgeting may be a result of nervousness, agitation, boredom or a combination of these. It may be a result of genes and is often an unconscious act. Fidgeting may involve playing with one's fingers, hair, or items of clothing. A common act of...
obsessed by craving for activities and always getting into unusual, often comic situations — into children's literature.
The most popular works became his stories for teenagers Merry Family (1949), The Kolya Sinitsyn's Diary (1950), Vitya Maleev at School and at Home (1951). This last one received State
USSR State Prize
The USSR State Prize was the Soviet Union's state honour. It was established on September 9, 1966. After the breakup of the Soviet Union, the prize was followed up by the State Prize of the Russian Federation....
Stalin Prize in 1952.
Long-term fame and love of readers were gained by his fairy stories about Neznaika
Neznaika
Dunno, or Know-Nothing is an anti-hero created by the Soviet children's writer Nikolay Nosov.Dunno, recognized by his bright blue hat, canary-yellow trousers, orange shirt, and green tie, is the title character of Nosov's world-famous trilogy, The Adventures of Dunno and his Friends , Dunno in Sun...
. The first of those is the fairy tale Vintik, Shpuntik and vacuum cleaner. Further the hero appeared in the famous trilogy consisting of fairy tale novels The Adventures of Neznaika and His Friends (1953-1954), Neznaika in Sun City (1958), and Neznaika on the Moon (1964-1965).
He received the RSFSR State Prize in 1969; the award is commemorated to Nadezhda Krupskaya.
The writer is also the author of an autobiographical work Story about My Friend Igor (1971-1972) and a memoirs narrative Mystery on a Well Bottom (1977).