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Galina DemykinaRussian writer and poetess
Date of Birth: 04.02.1923
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Content:
- Galina Demykina: Russian Writer and Poet
- Career in Broadcasting and Literature
- Children's Literature
- Adult Literature
- Accolades and Legacy
- Notable Works
Galina Demykina: Russian Writer and Poet
Early Life and EducationGalina Demykina was born in Moscow into a family of biologists. In 1942, she began studying biology at Moscow State University. However, her talent for writing soon became apparent, and she transferred to the Faculty of Philology.
Career in Broadcasting and Literature
After graduating in 1946, Demykina worked at All-Union Radio. She hosted the popular children's show "Ugadayka," where she interviewed writers, poets, and artists. In the late 1960s, her "adult" poems began to appear in the journal "Novy Mir."
Children's Literature
Demykina began her literary career as a children's writer. From the late 1950s, she published several books of verse for young readers, including "Gvozdik" (1960), "Vechernie skazki" (1962), and "Neposlushnye shnurki" (1963). She also wrote short stories and fairy tales, such as "Aloshka," "Chucha," and "Poteryalas' devochka."
Adult Literature
In addition to her children's writing, Demykina also wrote poetry and prose for adults. Her poems were first published in "Novy Mir" in the late 1960s. She also published a collection of poems, "Korni doma moego" (1971), and the novel "Maski" (1972).
Accolades and Legacy
Demykina received the "Ogonek" magazine award in 1963. Her books have been translated into several foreign languages. She died in Moscow in 1990 and is buried at the Vagankovo Cemetery.
Notable Works
"Den zhavoronka" (poems)"Prostorny chelovek" (poems)
"Moi kapitan" (novel)
"Bemka" (children's story)
"Pervy polet" (children's story)
"Poteryalas' devochka" (children's story)
