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Andrey LevitskiyScience fiction writer
Date of Birth: 16.04.1971
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Early Life and Influences
- Collaboration with GSC Game World
- Literary Contributions to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Universe
- Notable Works
- Choice of Weapon
Andrey Levitsky: The Ukrainian Writer Who Shaped the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Universe
Early Life and Influences
Born in Kiev, Ukraine on April 16, 1971, Andrey Levitsky spent a significant part of his childhood in Chernobyl, where his grandmother resided. After graduating from high school, Levitsky briefly studied philology at the Kiev State University but pursued a diverse range of occupations, including bartending, expedition work, and running his own business.
Collaboration with GSC Game World
In 2004, Levitsky was approached by GSC Game World to contribute to the scenario of the video game "Heroes of Annihilated Empires." His continued collaboration with GSC led to his involvement in the development of the "S.T.A.L.K.E.R." series, including the first expansion pack, "Clear Sky."
Literary Contributions to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Universe
In 2007, Levitsky was commissioned by the publishing house Eksmo to write several novels for the "S.T.A.L.K.E.R." book series. His debut novel, "Choice of Weapon," sparked mixed reactions from fans, who accused him of deviating from the game's established canon. However, this did not deter him from becoming the most popular author in the series, as revealed by a survey conducted by GSC Game World involving tens of thousands of participants.
Notable Works
Over the years, Levitsky has penned numerous novels in the "S.T.A.L.K.E.R." universe, including:
Choice of Weapon
Heart of the ZoneMutant Hunters (co-written with Lev Zhakov)
Warriors of the Zone (co-written with Alexey Bobl)
Serpent's Spawn (co-written with Lev Zhakov)
The Skull of the Mutant (co-written with Viktor Nochkin)
Saga of Death: Fog
S.H.V.A.T.K.A.
Paths of the Mutants
Blind Fortune
Three against the Zone
New Choice of Weapon
Birth of the Zone
Saga of Death: Loop of the Antiworld
Saga of Death: Network of the Antiworld
Realization
Antizone
Survival Quest
Call of the Armada
Artistic Collaborations and Legacy
Levitsky played a pivotal role in introducing artist Ivan Khikvenko to the "S.T.A.L.K.E.R." series, who later gained immense popularity among fans. He also facilitated collaborations with other talented authors, such as Alexey Bobl, Lev Zhakov, Viktor Nochkin, and Alexander Shakilov, enriching the literary landscape of the "S.T.A.L.K.E.R." universe.
