Background
KARNAUKHOVA, Irina was born on November 20, 1901 in Kiev.
KARNAUKHOVA, Irina was born on November 20, 1901 in Kiev.
1926-1932 took part in northern folklore expeditions (Zaonezh’ye, Pincga, Mezen’, Pechora and Pomor’ye). Arranged various anthologies of folk poetry for children. Wrote novelettes and plays for children.
Many of her works translated into other languages.