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Konstantin Mikhailovich Simonov, born Kirill Mikhailovich Simonov (Russian: Константи́н Миха́йлович Си́монов, 28 November [O.S. 15 November] 1915 – 28 August 1979), was a Soviet author, war poet, playwright and wartime correspondent, arguably most famous for his 1941 poem "Wait for Me".
Learn about the life and work of Konstantin Simonov, a poet who fought against Hitler and wrote the famous poem Wait for me. Discover his aristocratic origins, his love affair with Valentina Serova, and his role as a war correspondent.
Learn about the life and poetry of Konstantin Simonov, a Soviet poet, playwright, and war correspondent. Read his famous poem "Wait for Me" and explore his novels and other writings.
Wait for Me (Жди меня), written by the Russian poet and playwright turned war correspondent Konstantin Simonov, is one of the best known Russian World War II poems. The poem was written by Simonov over a few days in July 1941 after he left his love Valentina Serova behind to
Konstantin Mikhailovich Simonov was a Soviet author. He was best known as a poet who wrote a popular poem, "Wait for Me," about a soldier at the front asking his beloved to await his return. Simonov addressed the poem to his future wife, the actress Valentina Serova.
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Konstantin Simonov was a Soviet author whose work remains significant for its unflinching portrayal of World War II's impact on the human spirit. While Simonov produced novels and plays, he is best remembered for his poetry, particularly his wartime poems that resonated deeply with soldiers and civilians alike.
A tribute to the Russian poet Konstantin Simonov, with translations and recordings of some of his poems. Learn about his life, style and themes, and compare his original and English versions.
