Elena Ilyina

Russian writer (1901–1964)
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Elena Ilyina

Summary

Elena Ilyina is a human[1]. She was born in Ostrogozhsk[2]. She was born on June 16, 1901[3]. She passed away in Moscow[4]. She died on November 2, 1964[5]. She worked as a children's writer[6], poet[7], translator[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ostrogozhsk[2], Elena Ilyina…
  • Elena Ilyina died in Moscow[4].
  • Elena Ilyina was born on June 16, 1901[3].
  • Elena Ilyina died on November 2, 1964[5].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Elena Ilyina's father was Yakov Marshak[13].
  • Elena Ilyina held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Elena Ilyina's professions included children's writer[6].
  • Elena Ilyina's professions included poet[7].
  • Elena Ilyina's professions included translator[8].
  • Elena Ilyina's professions included writer[9].
  • Elena Ilyina worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Elena Ilyina received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15].
  • Elena Ilyina is recorded as female[16].
  • Elena Ilyina's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Elena Ilyina's genre is children's literature[18].
  • Elena Ilyina's family name is recorded as Marshak[19].
  • Elena Ilyina's given name is recorded as Q692453[20].
  • Elena Ilyina's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Russian[21].
  • Elena Ilyina's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'Лия Яковлевна Маршак'}[22].
  • Elena Ilyina's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'Елена Ильина'}[23].
  • Elena Ilyina's start of work period is recorded as 1925[24].
  • Elena Ilyina's married name is recorded as {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'Лия Яковлевна Прейс'}[25].
  • Elena Ilyina's sibling is recorded as Samuil Marshak[26].
  • Elena Ilyina's sibling is recorded as Ilya Marshak[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ostrogozhsk[2], Elena Ilyina… she was born on June 16, 1901[3]. Her father was Yakov Marshak[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include children's writer[6], poet[7], translator[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

Recognition

Elena Ilyina received the Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15].

Death and Burial

Elena Ilyina died on November 2, 1964[5]. She died in Moscow[4]. She is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Elena Ilyina is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Elena Ilyina born?

Born in Ostrogozhsk[2], Elena Ilyina…

Where did Elena Ilyina die?

Elena Ilyina died in Moscow[4].

Who were Elena Ilyina's parents?

Elena Ilyina's father was Yakov Marshak[13].

What did Elena Ilyina do for work?

Elena Ilyina worked as children's writer[6], poet[7], translator[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

What awards did Elena Ilyina receive?

Honors received include Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Q692453
    Family name Marshak
    Sibling Samuil Marshak, Ilya Marshak
    Writing language Russian
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