Background
KOSTLYOV, Valentin was born in 1884 in Moscow. Son of a railroad official
KOSTLYOV, Valentin was born in 1884 in Moscow. Son of a railroad official
1903 first story, Melkiy sluchay (A Minor Incident), published in journal Razvlecheniye. In various works described suburban life. Story V gospitale (in Hospital) (1911) reflects 1905 revol.
Greatly influenced by his correspondence and contacts with Gorky and his acquaintance with Veresaycv, Tolstoy, Teleshov and Serafimovich. In 1930's wrote historical novels.
Communist Party member from 1944.