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Vassily Pavlovich Aksyonov, Russian author. Kennan Institute Advanced Russian Study fellow, 1981; Wilson Center fellow, 1982; recipient Golden prize International Competition of Satirical Authors, 1967. Member French P.E.N., Sweden P.E.N., Denmark P.E.N.

Background

Aksyonov, Vassily Pavlovich was born on August 20, 1932 in Kazan, Russia. Son of Pavel Vassilievich and Eugenia Solomonovna (Ginzburg) Aksyonov. came to the United States, 1980.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, Leningrad Medical Institute, 1956. Doctor of Humane Letters, Goucher College, 1988.

Career

Intern Institute for Tuberculosis Study, 1957-1960. Clarence Robinson professor George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, from 1988.

Works

  • book

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Membership

Member French P.E.N., Sweden P.E.N., Denmark P.E.N.

Connections

Married Maya Zmeul, May 30, 1980. 1 child, Alex.

Father:
Pavel Vassilievich Aksyonov

Mother:
Eugenia Solomonovna (Ginzburg) Aksyonov

Spouse:
Maya Zmeul

child:
Alex Aksyonov