Alexander Afanasyev

Russian ethnographer and author of folklore

Alexander Afanasyev - Russian ethnographer and author of folklore
Born

July 11th, 1826
199 years ago

Died

1871
154 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Russia

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An ethnographer and author, contributed significantly to the study and preservation of Russian folklore. Collected and published a series of fairy tales, which included 'Russian Fairy Tales' and 'Panish Tales,' helping to document traditional stories and cultural heritage. Focused on the oral traditions of the Russian people and aimed to preserve their tales in written form. Influenced the study of folklore and inspired future generations of folklorists and writers.

Published 'Russian Fairy Tales'

Documented Russian oral traditions

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