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Signature of Yaroslav Smelyakov

Yaroslav Smelyakov

Russian journalist and poet (1913-1972)

† 1972-11-27 · Authors · Poet; cross-wiki notability: present on 10 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

Yaroslav Smelyakov was born on December 26, 1912 (Julian calendar) in Lutsk and died on November 27, 1972 in Moscow, aged about 60. Recorded occupations: journalist, poet, translator and literary critic. Country of citizenship: Russian Empire and Soviet Union. Associated movement: socialist realism. Honours include USSR State Prize, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For Labour Valour" and Lenin Komsomol Prize. Member of USSR Union of Writers.

At a glance
Born
December 26, 1912 (Julian calendar) · Lutsk
Died
November 27, 1972 · Moscow
Age at death
about 60
Citizenship
Russian Empire, Soviet Union
Occupations
journalist, poet, translator, literary critic
Movements
socialist realism
Honours
USSR State Prize, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "For Labour Valour", Lenin Komsomol Prize
Wikipedia editions
10 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

This image of Yaroslav Smelyakov's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as Public domain, with the file credited to Ярослав Смеляков. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1972: low publicity-rights risk.

Biographical facts: Wikidata Q779932 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Yaroslav Smelyakov on Wikipedia.

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