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Grigoriy BreitmanWriter, journalist, publicist
Date of Birth: 08.06.1873
Country:  Dive |
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Early Life and Career
Grigory Nevolin (1883-1949), also known by the pseudonym Gr. Nevolin, was born in 1883 in Kyiv, Ukraine. His literary career began as a journalist and editor for the Kyiv newspaper "Posledniye Novosti."
Controversial Publications
In 1907, Nevolin published the controversial collection of short stories "Pravda Zhizni" (The Truth of Life). The story "Prestuplenie" (The Crime), which appeared in the newspaper "Sankt-Peterburgskiye Vedomosti," resulted in Nevolin being sentenced to two years in prison.
Despite the censorship, Nevolin continued to publish in various newspapers and magazines, including "Odesskiy Listok," "Kiyevskoye Slovo," and "Birzhevyye Vedomosti." His interest in criminal culture led him to write "Nevinnoosuzhdennyy" (The Innocent), which won an award at the 2nd All-Russian Contest in Moscow. However, the story also drew condemnation from authorities, resulting in a four-month prison sentence in a fortress.
Emigration
In 1919, Nevolin emigrated to Germany, where he became the editor of the Berlin newspaper "Vremya" (1921-1924). In 1925, he moved to the United States and joined the editorial staff of the New York newspaper "Russkiy Golos." From 1930, he served as editor of the Chicago newspaper "Rassvet."
Later Years
Nevolin's writing remained controversial throughout his career. His exploration of criminal subcultures and his outspoken commentary on political and social issues often drew criticism. However, he remained a prolific writer and a significant figure in the Russian émigré community.
Literary Legacy
Despite the challenges he faced, Nevolin's work has left a lasting mark on Russian literature. His stories and articles provide a glimpse into the underworld of early 20th-century Russia and offer a critique of the social and political forces of the time.
