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Fazil Iskander: Biography, Facts and Career

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Fazil Iskander
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Fazil Abdulovich Iskander (6 March 1929 – 31 July 2016) was a Soviet and Russian writer and poet known in the former Soviet Union for his descriptions of Caucasian life. He authored various stories, including "Zashchita Chika", which features a crafty and likeable young boy named "Chik", but is probably best known for the picaresque novel Sandro of Chegem and its sequel The Gospel According to Chegem.

Quick facts about Fazil Iskander

  • Full name: Fazil Iskander
  • Born: 1929-03-06
  • Nationality: Russia
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q181573

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Who is Fazil Iskander?

Fazil Abdulovich Iskander (6 March 1929 – 31 July 2016) was a Soviet and Russian writer and poet known in the former Soviet Union for his descriptions of Caucasian life.

What nationality is Fazil Iskander?

Fazil Iskander is Russia.

When was Fazil Iskander born?

Fazil Iskander was born on 1929-03-06.

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