Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
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Who was Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn?
Russian writer who exposed Soviet labor camps in 'The Gulag Archipelago' and won the 1970 Nobel Prize in Literature. His works documenting Soviet oppression made him one of the most influential dissidents of the 20th century.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1970 | for the ethical force with which he has pursued the indispensable traditions of Russian literature |
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