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Kondrat KrapivaBelarusian Soviet writer, poet, playwright and translator
Date of Birth: 05.03.1896
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Content:
- Kandrat Krapiva: A Life in Letters
- Military Service and Education
- Literary Career
- Academic and Social Activities
- Awards and Recognition
- Legacy
Kandrat Krapiva: A Life in Letters
Early Life and EducationKandrat Krapiva, born Kandrat Atrakhovich (February 22, 1896 - March 7, 1991), was a Belarusian Soviet writer, poet, playwright, and translator. Born into a peasant family in the village of Nizok, he graduated from the Pedagogical Faculty of the Belarusian State University in 1930.
Military Service and Education
Krapiva served in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I and the Red Army during the Russo-Polish War and the Winter War. After the war, he returned to teaching before working as an instructor and editor at the Institute of Belarusian Studies.
Literary Career
Krapiva published his first satirical poem, "Svaty," in 1922. His writing soon gained recognition, and he became known for his humorous and satirical works. His plays, including "Who Laughs Last" and "Sing, Larks," were performed nationwide and adapted for film.
Academic and Social Activities
In addition to his literary career, Krapiva was an active academician. He held a Doctorate in Philology and was a member of the Academy of Sciences of the Belarusian SSR. He was also a member of the Communist Party, served as Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences, and was elected to the Supreme Soviet eight times.
Awards and Recognition
Krapiva received numerous awards and honors, including the Hero of Socialist Labor, two Stalin Prizes, and the USSR State Prize. He was also named a People's Writer of the Belarusian SSR.
Legacy
Krapiva's writing is renowned for its sharp wit, humor, and social commentary. His fables, in particular, have become literary classics in Belarus. As Belarusian writer Ivan Naumenko noted, Krapiva's works exemplify "the sharp народный mind, biting laughter, mockery of evil, and affirmation of good" that define Belarusian literature.
