Veronika Tushnova

Russian poet and physician

Veronika Tushnova - Russian poet and physician
Born

March 27th, 1911
114 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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