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Yakov ZiskindRussian Soviet writer, playwright, screenwriter
Date of Birth: 31.12.1912
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Russian-Soviet Author, Playwright, and Screenwriter
Early Life and CareerBorn in Russia, the writer, playwright, and screenwriter received his education at the Odessa Art Institute. In 1936, he began working at the Odessa Film Studio, where he gained recognition for his contributions.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career, the author received numerous medals for his work. He became a member of the Union of Writers of the USSR in 1978.
Literary Works
Prose:- "Happy Family: Humorous Stories and Feuilletons" (1980)
- "Fairy on Pension: Humorous Stories and Feuilletons" (1981)
Playwriting
Musical Comedies:
- "After the Wedding" (1959)
- "The Circus Lights Up the Night" (1960)
- "Happy Flight" (1965)
- "Farewell, Naples" (1966)
- "Hello, Warsaw!" (1967)
- "Monthly in Paradise" (1975)
- "Anonymous Letter" (1976)
- "Pansies" (1977)
- "Wait for the Soldier!" (1978)
- "Meet with Bread and Salt" (1980)
Other Plays:
- "Girl Bought at the Bazaar" (1979)
- "Loud Freedom: A Collection of One-Act Plays" (1982)
Screenwriting
Films:
- "Julia the Capricious" (1955) (lyricist)
- "In a Café" (1957) (screenwriter)
- "The Puppets Have the Floor" (1957) (screenwriter)
- "Our Dear Doctor" (1957) (screenwriter)
- "Angel in a Skullcap" (1968) (screenwriter)
- "Hello, Warsaw!" (1971) (screenwriter)
- "The Circus Lights Up the Night" (1972) (libretto writer)
