Veronika Tushnova
Russian poet and physician
Born
March 27th, 1911
113 years ago
Died
1965
60 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Contributed significantly to Russian literature and medicine. Tushnova published numerous poems and was a prominent figure in the Russian literary community during the 20th century. Thematic elements in her work often revolved around love, nature, and the human condition. Additionally, Tushnova earned a medical degree and practiced as a physician, balancing her career in both literature and medicine. Her ability to intertwine personal experience with broader human themes resonated with many readers.
Published several poetry collections
Practiced medicine as a physician
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