The most revered authors of russian children’s books

The Most Revered Authors of Russian Children’s Books Russian writers have been creating literary masterpieces for children since the 19th century. Some of the Russian children’s books have become classics over time due to their unique themes and content. The revered children’s book authors all had their distinct style of writing and building up an interesting story which still manages to hold the attention of little ones for many hours. Some of the prominent names in Russian children’s literature include: Antony Pogorelsky: His sweet and short fairy tales contained vital messages that are applicable even today. The Little Black Hen and My Evenings in Little Russia are two of his most acclaimed works.

Pyotr Yershov: This author’s one and only work for children, The Humpbacked Horse, made him instantly famous. It is a fairy tale of remarkable quality because it draws inspiration from folklore that the children were well acquainted with at the time the work was published.

Leo Tolstoy: This is one of the most widely recognized names when it comes to Russian authors.

His famous autobiographical trilogy continues to keep kids engaged even today: Childhood, Boyhood, Youth. He also wrote a good number of fairy tales many of which are also available in the form of Russian audio books today.

Anton Chekov: Another legendary author whose literary contributions have continued to be nourishing to readers of all ages and backgrounds. The interesting part about his writing was that children became the very subject of those works. Be it the short story Children, the little novel The Runaway or the adventure saga Boys, all these works focus on and revolve around the innocent and often intriguing world of children.

Alexander Grin: Grin had a hard life but that did not stop him from creating marvelous works of fiction that were based on strong, realistic themes. Examples include the following novels that were directed at kids and youth at the same time: The Road to Nowhere, The Golden Chain, Scarlet Sails, Jessie and Morgiana etc.

Korney Chukovsky: He was the most beloved author of children’s books during his time. A literary critic himself, his writing comprised of poetry and a keen reflection of child psychology.

The Crocodile, a collection of fairy poems, Buzzing Fly, Wonder Tree and Fedora’s Grief are examples of his works that are as cute and interesting as the titles suggest.

Reading the works of these authors in either their original Russian versions or translated ones, and listening to their audio narratives, would be a very enriching experience for kids. It would instill in them good morals, an inclination for quality literature and the eagerness to learn more about Russian culture and the language itself.

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