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Maxim Gorky

म्याक्सिम गोर्की

Russian and Soviet writer (1868–1936)

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Alexei Maximovich Peshkov, popularly known as Maxim Gorky, was a Russian and Soviet writer, journalist, and proponent of socialism. He was nominated five times for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Before his success as an author, he travelled widely across the Russian Empire, changing jobs frequently; these experiences would later influence his writing. He associated with fellow Russian writers Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov, both mentioned by Gorky in his memoirs.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Nizhny Novgorod wd
Died
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Place of death
Gorki-10 wd
Citizenship
Russian Empire, Soviet Union wd
Occupation
writer, playwright, novelist, poet, opinion journalist, dramaturge wd
Political party
Russian Social Democratic Labour Party wd
Spouse
Yekaterina Peshkova, Maria Andreyeva wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1934–1936)

Awards wd

  • Order of Lenin (1932)
  • Griboyedov Prize (1903)
  • Honorary Academician in the field of belles-lettres

Questions

When was Maxim Gorky born?
Maxim Gorky was born on 16 March 1868 in Nizhny Novgorod.
What positions has Maxim Gorky held?
Positions held by Maxim Gorky include: president (1934–1936).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Maxim Gorky · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): म्याक्सिम गोर्की · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q12706 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Maxim Gorky LOC Restored edit1.jpg by Herman Mishkin (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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