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Andrey Platonov - Biography

Platonov is a name that represents the great spirit of the literary and philosophical heritage of the Soviet era. Russian writer, author of works in which the voices of those who were oppressed and forgotten are heard. In this biography, we will consider the life path of Andrei Platonov, his contribution to world literature and the influence of his works on modern society.

Andrei was born on September 28, 1899 in the village of Voroshilov (now Belgorod Oblast, Russia). His parents were peasants, and his childhood was spent in a rural atmosphere, which deeply influenced his views and creativity.

He began to study at the local parish school, but soon switched to correspondence studies at Moscow University, where he studied philosophy and literature. During this period, he began to write poetry and prose, which was the beginning of his literary path.

The first publication was the story "Evening at the Shinkevich" (1923), which was published in the literary magazine "Red Baron." He continued to write actively, creating works that reflected the life and tragedy of ordinary people. His first book, the short stories "Lily of the Valley and the Swan Geese" (1925), was well received by readers and critics.

However, Platonov achieved real fame with the publication of the novel Chevengur (1927). This work, describing the fates of poor peasants in the conditions of the revolution and the Civil War, became one of the most important literary events of its time. The novel was distinguished by its deep philosophy and metaphysical reflections.

The most famous works were the stories "Horseshoe" (1931) and the novel "Pit" (1939). In them, he continued to touch upon important social and philosophical topics, creating works that are now considered classics of Russian literature.