Wladimir Kaminer: Biography, Facts and Career
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Wladimir Wiktorowitsch Kaminer (Russian: Владимир Викторович Каминер, romanized: Vladímir Víktorovich Kamíner; born 19 July 1967 in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union) is a Russian-German writer and columnist. He writes his texts not in his native language, but in German. His collection of stories Russendisko, whose first publication marks its 25th anniversary in 2025, made him one of the most popular authors in Germany. Militärmusik (Military Music) and other works also made him known outside of Germany. The total circulation of his books and audiobooks amounts to 6.4 million copies sold. Of these, 1.8 million copies are for Russendisko (as of August 2025).
Quick facts about Wladimir Kaminer
- Full name: Wladimir Kaminer
- Born: 1967-07-19
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q76946
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Who is Wladimir Kaminer?
Wladimir Wiktorowitsch Kaminer (Russian: Владимир Викторович Каминер, romanized: Vladímir Víktorovich Kamíner; born 19 July 1967 in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union) is a Russian-German writer and columnist.
What nationality is Wladimir Kaminer?
Wladimir Kaminer is Germany.
When was Wladimir Kaminer born?
Wladimir Kaminer was born on 1967-07-19.
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