Vladimir Voldin
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Vladimir Voldin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1938 |
| Died | October 1971 (aged 32–33) |
| Occupation | poet, translator, journalist |
| Language | Khanty |
| Spouse | Maria Vagatova |
Vladimir Semyonovich Voldin (Russian: Владимир Семёнович Волдин; 1938–1971) was a Khanty poet of the Soviet period.
He was from Khanty-Mansiisk region, the Northern Khanty area.[1]
He wrote in the Northern dialect of Khanty language. He was a lyric poet, writing no prose and not being interested by social or political themes.[2] He also was a correspondent for area radio.[3]
His wife was Maria Vagatova, whom he encouraged to publish her poetry.[4] After marriage with her Voldin suddenly disappeared during a business trip. Later he was found hanged. His wife Maria was left with 4 children. By the time of 2010, Maria had 7 grandchildren.[5]
