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Valeria GerasimovaRussian Soviet writer
Date of Birth: 27.04.1903
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Early Life and Education
Valeria Anatolyevna Gerasimova was born on April 14 (27), 1903, in Saratov, Russia. She graduated from Moscow State University in 1926 and joined the Communist Party of the Soviet Union the same year.
Literary Beginnings
Gerasimova's literary debut came in 1923 with the novella "Unnatural." She went on to publish a collection of short stories titled "Gauntlet and Visor" in 1931.
Novels and Themes
Gerasimova's novels and stories often explored the theme of разоблачение мещанина ("exposure of the philistine"). She contrasted the superficiality and materialism of such individuals with the genuine, socialist ideals of her protagonists.
Notable Works
Among Gerasimova's most notable works are:- "Pity" (1933)
- "Sly Eyes" (1938)
- "Baydar Gates" (1944)
- "Familiar Face" (1960)
- "Earthly Gravity" (1969)
Recognition and Legacy
Gerasimova's literary contributions were recognized with the Order of the Badge of Honor and several medals. Her selected works were published in 1958, and a collection of her essays titled "Through the Lens of Truth" was published in 1965. Gerasimova remained a prominent voice in Soviet literature until her passing in Moscow on June 2, 1970.
