Svetlana Alexievich

Belarusian journalist and Nobel laureate

Svetlana Alexievich - Belarusian journalist and Nobel laureate
Born

May 31st, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Belarus

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Born in 1948, a journalist and author wrote extensively about the Soviet and post-Soviet experience. Major works include 'War's Unwomanly Face', which explored the experiences of women during World War II, and 'Voices from Chernobyl', a profound account of the 1986 nuclear disaster's impact on people's lives. The unique style combined journalism and literature, capturing personal stories and testimonies. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015, highlighting contributions to the field and reinforcing the importance of human experiences in history.

Wrote 'Voices from Chernobyl'

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015

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