Mikhail Mikhailovich Zoshchenko

Mikhail Zoshchenko (1895 - 1958): Satirical author. Born in Petrograd, he studied at the Law School of the University of Petrograd. His first book, "Stories of Nazar Ilyich" (1922), gained him wider recognition in literary circles. He was a member of the literary group "Serapion Brothers." Topical satires hold a significant place in Zoshchenko's work. He often addresses the challenges faced by the petite bourgeoisie in the new conditions that emerged after the 1917 revolution. He mocks the foolishness, vulgarity, and egocentrism of his "heroes" and envisions a society dominated by friendship, meritocracy, love, and culture. His most well-known works include: "Michel Sinyagin" (1930), "The Blue Book" (1934), "Kerensky" (1937), and "Taras Shevchenko" (1939).