Igor Irtenyev
Igor Irtenyev is an Israeli poet and writer, born in Moscow in 1947.
born 1947Poetry and writingFounding Committee 2008Membership in PEN Russia
- Born
- 25 May 1947, Moscow
- Occupation
- poet, writer
- Education
- Saint Petersburg State University of Cinema and Television
- Founded
- Committee 2008 (2004)
Igor Irtenyev was born in 1947 in Moscow
Igor Moiseyevich Irtenyev was born on 25 May 1947 in Moscow. He became a poet and writer.
He is a member of PEN Russia. In 1992 he received the Golden Calf award, and in 2004 he founded Committee 2008.
In 2011 he emigrated to Israel, saying he could not stand the prospect of seeing Vladimir Putin on television every day. After two years in Israel, he went back to Russia.
Milestones in Igor Irtenyev's life
- 1947
Born in Moscow.
- 1992
Received the Golden Calf award.
- 2004
Founded Committee 2008.
- 2011
Emigrated to Israel.
Igor Irtenyev received one award
- Golden Calf
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