Vladimir Voldin Explained

Vladimir Voldin
Birth Date:1938
Death Date:October
Occupation:poet, translator, journalist
Language:Khanty

Vladimir Semyonovich Voldin (Russian: Владимир Семёнович Волдин; 1938–1971) was a Khanty poet of the Soviet period.

He was from Khanty-Mansiisk region, the Northern Khanty area.[1]

He wrote in the Northern dialect of Khanty language. He was a lyric poet, writing no prose and not being interested by social or political themes.[2] He also was a correspondent for area radio.

His wife was, whom he encouraged to publish her poetry. After marriage with her Voldin suddenly disappeared during a business trip. Later he was found hanged. His wife Maria was left with 4 children. By the time of 2010, Maria had 7 grandchildren.

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Notes and References

  1. . The intellectuals from Russia’s peoples of the North: From obedience to resistance. Studies in Folk Culture, 2005, The Northern Peoples and States: Changing relationships, V, ffhal-01283775, p. 8
  2. Eva Toulouze. The intellectuals from Russia’s peoples of the North: From obedience to resistance. Studies in Folk Culture, 2005, The Northern Peoples and States: Changing relationships, V, ffhal-01283775, p. 8