Anatoly Rybakov
1911 - 1998
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Biography
Anatoly Rybakov was a prominent Soviet and Russian writer best known for his novel 'Children of the Arbat', which depicts life in Stalinist Russia. Born in 1911 in Chernigov, Ukraine, Rybakov experienced the turbulence of the Soviet regime firsthand, being subjected to repression and exile. His writings often focused on themes of totalitarianism, oppression, and the struggle for personal freedom. Despite facing censorship, Rybakov continued to write and his works gained international acclaim.
Famous Quotes (5)
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A writer does not stand by the side of the road, like a hitchhiker, awaiting some chance lift to arrive.
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The truth about a person's spirit is unconcealed in his eyes.
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A man's heart is an abyss! Like a sunken mine!
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Great is truth; it will prevail!
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Everyone is given their own talent; cherish it, do not bury it under a heap of earth.