Biography
Born in Grozny on November 21, 1944, graduated from Stavropol medical college, worked as emergency assistance doctor, served as military doctor on Sahalin island. After returning to Stavropol spent 10 years working in Komsomol youth organization and in trade unions, served in political division of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. First published in 1987: Weekend on a river bank. Lives in Stavropol.
Many Russian SF fans consider Vasiliy Zvyagintsev one of the best Russian SF authors. His biggest (and actually the only one) work is novel Odysseus leaves Ithaca, set during World War II. The novel was acclaimed also by professional literary critics. The series contain more than 10 volumes each one connected to the others in some way. At the same time it is possible to read each volume separately. However it's better to go chronologically to keep oriented concerning the heroes and their motivation.
For epic 'Odysseus leaves Ithaca' in 1993 Vasiliy Zvyagintsev received four prestige-wrought literary awards: Aelita, Interpesscon, А. R. Belyaev award and special international award Eurocon.
Vasiliy Zvyagintsev is member of the board of literary award Strannik (Wanderer). Vasiliy Zvyagintsev took part in 'Volgacon-91' and 'Strannik-2002'. His unofficial site: www.itaka.stv.ru
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