Background
Russell was born in Homerton, London, England, and grew up in Loughton, Essex.
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Ralph Russell
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He was educated at Saint John"s College, Cambridge, United Kingdom. He wrote articles and essays in Urdu and English, and attended literary seminars and workshops on the subject of his specialization.
Career
He taught Urdu and Urdu literature at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and also in universities in India and Pakistan. He was awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in recognition of his services to Urdu language and literature by the Government of Pakistan. Loughton Town Council installed a blue plaque to Russell on his boyhood home at 6 Queen"s Road in that town, which was inaugurated with a reception given by the present owners for family, friends and colleagues, on 15 July 2013.
Membership
Foreign much of his life he was a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain.
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Political Party
Communist Party