Andrej Amalrik
Russian writer and dissident (1938-1980)
1938 — 1980
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian writer and dissident (1938-1980)
Born
May 12, 1938
Died
1980 (age ~42)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, dissident, journalist
Soviet UnionBorn in MoscowDied in Guadalajara
1938
Born in Moscow (1938-05-12)
1980
Died in Guadalajara
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andrej Amalrik?+
Andrej Amalrik is Russian writer and dissident (1938-1980). Born in 1938.
What does the name Andrej mean?+
The name Andrej means "a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.". It is of German origin.
When was Andrej Amalrik born?+
Andrej Amalrik was born on May 12, 1938.
When did Andrej Amalrik die?+
Andrej Amalrik died in 1980, at approximately 42 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.
The name Andrej is of German origin, meaning "a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Andrew. Etymology: Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrej — May 12, 1938
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
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