Mikhail PAPAYA, USSR Scriptwriter and film director. Member, Organization Bureau, USSR Union of Cinematographic Workers, since 1957. Stalin Prize, 1950; Order of Red Banner of Labor; Badge of Honor, 1956.
Background
PAPAYA, Mikhail was born in 1906.
Career
Since 1930's author of ethnographic studies and popular science articles. 1938 embarked on career as film critic and scriptwriter.