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Victor Kravchenko

Defector Soviet diplomat (1905-1966) · Russia · On the map · Politicians · Died at 60

Viktor Andriyovych Kravchenko was a Ukrainian-born Soviet defector, known for writing the best-selling book I Chose Freedom, published in 1946, about the realities of life in the Soviet Union.

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Prix Sainte-Beuve1947

About this person

Country
Russia
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1966 · aged 60