"The truth about a person's spirit is unconcealed in his eyes."

Anatoly Rybakov (1911 - 1998)
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About Anatoly Rybakov

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.

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