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Russian-Soviet poet and translator
Birth occurred in 1903. Zabolotsky emerged as a significant figure in Russian literature during the 20th century. His poetic work often explored themes of nature, human experience, and philosophical reflection. Zabolotsky was also a prominent translator, bringing works of foreign literature into Russian. In 1931, he was arrested during the Stalinist purges and spent several years in labor camps. After his release, he continued to write, and in the post-war years, he published a number of important works. Zabolotsky contributed to the Soviet literary scene through his participation in literary discussions and journals, maintaining a presence in the poetic community until his death in 1958.
Authored the poetry collection 'The Twelve Months'
Translated works of major foreign authors
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