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Vladimir DmitrevskyRussian writer, critic, science fiction researcher
Date of Birth: 14.03.1908
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Content:
- Russian Writer, Critic, and Science Fiction Scholar
- Imprisonment and Literary Debut
- Novel and Trilogy
- Interest in Science Fiction
- Collaboration with Brandis and Fantasy Collections
- Other Works
Russian Writer, Critic, and Science Fiction Scholar
Valery Dmitrevsky was a versatile Russian writer, critic, and researcher in the field of science fiction. He joined the USSR Writers' Union and graduated from the Institute of Red Professors.
Imprisonment and Literary Debut
On October 1, 1948, Dmitrevsky was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison on May 25, 1949. He was released in 1956. Dmitrevsky began publishing his works in 1923 and made his literary debut in 1927 with realistic stories and novellas.
Novel and Trilogy
While in prison, Dmitrevsky met Boris Chetverikov and collaborated with him to write the novel "We Are Peaceful People" (1960). He also authored a series of four novels about the life of Communist Dmitry Muromtsev: "Beat the Drum!" (1961), "Let's Meet in Glasgow" (1967), "Wind in the Old Lindens" (1975), and "The Astronomer Is True to the Stars" (1974).
Interest in Science Fiction
In the late 1950s, Dmitrevsky became interested in science fiction under the influence of Yevgeny Brandis. From 1957, he actively published critical articles on the genre, often in collaboration with Brandis.
Collaboration with Brandis and Fantasy Collections
Dmitrevsky's partnership with Brandis resulted in groundbreaking articles on science fiction and two classic works: "The Road to the Stars" (1961) and the essay on Ivan Yefremov's творчество "Through the Mountains of Time" (1963). Dmitrevsky also independently wrote articles defending science fiction's "winged dream" during a challenging period for the genre in the USSR.
Other Works
Dmitrevsky compiled numerous science fiction collections and contributed to the collaborative fantasy novella "Flying Nomads," written by Leningrad science fiction writers.
