Mikhail Sholokhov
Soviet Russian writer, author of *And Quiet Flows the Don*.
Mikhail Sholokhov was a Soviet Russian writer. He is known for his novel *And Quiet Flows the Don*. According to the source, Vladimir Stavsky visited Sholokhov on 16 September 1937. After this visit, Stavsky wrote a personal report to Stalin, accusing Sholokhov of being 'politically misguided'. This is the only information about Sholokhov provided in the source.
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- And Quiet Flows the Don
Lore & Background
The source mentions Sholokhov only in connection with Vladimir Stavsky. On 16 September 1937, Stavsky paid a visit to Sholokhov. Following this visit, Stavsky wrote a personal report to Stalin, in which he accused Sholokhov of being 'politically misguided'. No other details about Sholokhov's life, works, or career are given in the source.
Reader's Guide
Sholokhov's significance in the source is limited to his interaction with Stavsky. Stavsky, as head of the Soviet Union of Writers, visited Sholokhov and subsequently reported negatively on him to Stalin. All other details about Sholokhov are not supported by the source.
Did You Know?
- Vladimir Stavsky visited Mikhail Sholokhov on 16 September 1937.
- After visiting Sholokhov, Stavsky wrote a personal report to Stalin accusing Sholokhov of being 'politically misguided'.
- The source provides no other information about Sholokhov's life or works.
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