Vladimir Voinovich 1932 – 2018

Biography

Vladimir Voinovich was born on September 26, 1932, in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. Throughout his life, he would become known as a writer of considerable talent and moral conviction, bringing his distinctive voice to Russian letters during a transformative period in his nation’s history.

As a Soviet writer, Voinovich dedicated himself to his craft while maintaining an unwavering commitment to truth and integrity. His willingness to speak freely during an era of significant political constraint established him as an important dissident voice, using literature as a means to express his convictions and challenge injustice.

Voinovich spent much of his later life in Moscow, where he continued his work as a writer. On July 27, 2018, he suffered a myocardial infarction, which ended his life at an advanced age. His contributions to Russian literature and his courageous stance as a dissident left a lasting legacy. He was laid to rest at Troyekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow, a final resting place befitting a man of his stature and principles.