Svetlana Alexievich: Biography, Facts and Career
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Svetlana Alexandrovna Alexievich (born 31 May 1948) is a Belarusian investigative journalist, essayist and oral historian who writes in Russian. She was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature "for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time". She is the first writer from Belarus to receive the award.
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- Full name: Svetlana Alexievich
- Born: 1948-05-31
- Nationality: Belarus
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q274334
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Who is Svetlana Alexievich?
Svetlana Alexandrovna Alexievich (born 31 May 1948) is a Belarusian investigative journalist, essayist and oral historian who writes in Russian.
What nationality is Svetlana Alexievich?
Svetlana Alexievich is Belarus.
When was Svetlana Alexievich born?
Svetlana Alexievich was born on 1948-05-31.
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