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Bogdan IstruMoldavian poet, people's writer of the Moldavian SSR
Date of Birth: 13.04.1914
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Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Literary Debut and Early Collections
- Themes and Influences
- Awards and Recognition
Early Life and Education
Bogdan Istru was born in the Bessarabian village of Piștruieni (now Telenești district, Moldova). In 1931, he graduated from the Higher Pedagogical School in Iași, Romania.
Literary Debut and Early Collections
Istru made his literary debut in 1932 with poems, followed by the publication of his first poetry collection, "Blestem" (1937), in Chișinău. In 1938, he released "Moartea vulturului" (Death of the Eagle).
Themes and Influences
After Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic (MSSR) was established, Istru's poetry primarily revolved around the lives of villagers and collective farmers. He also explored the themes of the Great Patriotic War and socialist construction, particularly in his poem about the Volga-Don Canal. Together with Liviu Deleanu, he translated the USSR National Anthem into Moldavian.
Awards and Recognition
In 1976, Istru received the Moldavian SSR State Prize for his poem "Tatarbunar," which addressed the 1924 Tatarbunar uprising. In 1984, he became a corresponding member of the Moldavian Academy of Sciences. His other accolades include:
Literary Legacy
Istru wrote several collections of poems, including "Glasul Patriei" (1946), "În avangardă" (1951), "De la țărm la țărm" (1958), "Aleea păcii" (1953), "Versuri alese" (1964), "O mie de glasuri" (1971), and "Tatarbunar" (1974). He also wrote short stories. His poetry is characterized by its vivid imagery, patriotic themes, and celebration of the socialist ideals of his time.
