Boris Nikolsky

Born Oct. 9, 1931 in Leningrad. Graduated from the Moscow Institute of Literature named after M. Gorky. After graduation and military service he worked in the magazines "Fire", "Aurora". Elected secretary of the Leningrad writers' organization. In December 1984, became chief editor of "Neva".
Print Top in 1951 in the journal "Smena". Author of more than 20 books of prose for children ( "The Army ABC," "The Adventures of Private Bashmakov," "Merry soldier stories") and adults ( "I wait and hope", "Formula Memory", "white balls, black balls").
. People's deputy of the USSR (1989 - 1991) of the 58 th district of Leningrad Smolninsky
. He was deputy chairman of the Committee of the USSR Supreme Council for Publicity. Decorated with Orders of Friendship of Peoples and the Badge of Honor.
Twin brother - NN Nikolsky, Russia Academy of Sciences.
Married, one son.
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