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Liudas Gira

Lithuanian writer (1884-1946) · Lithuania · On the map · Writers · Died at 61

Liudas Gira was a Lithuanian poet, writer, and literary critic. His is noted for his early poetry, which resembles traditional Lithuanian folk songs. Gira was active in cultural and political life, gradually shifting towards communism in 1930s.

Liudas Gira is read about 5 times a day, in 9 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 24 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class
Order of the Red Banner of Labour

About this person

He supported the Soviet Union and helped to transform independent Lithuania into the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic. His son, Vytautas Sirijos Gira, is also a known poet and writer.

Country
Lithuania
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1946 · aged 61