Natalia Gorbanevskaya
Russian poet, translator, and civil rights activist (1936–2013)
1936 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian poet, translator, and civil rights activist (1936–2013)
Born
May 26, 1936
Died
2013 (age ~77)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
librarian, poet, writer
Soviet UnionBorn in MoscowDied in Paris
1936
Born in Moscow (1936-05-26)
1990
Awardhonorary citizen of Prague
1999
AwardOfficer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
2008
Awardhonorary doctor of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University
2010
AwardRussia Award
2013
Died in Paris
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Natalia Gorbanevskaya?+
Natalia Gorbanevskaya is Russian poet, translator, and civil rights activist (1936–2013). Born in 1936.
What does the name Natalia mean?+
The name Natalia means "given name ნატალია". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Natalia Gorbanevskaya born?+
Natalia Gorbanevskaya was born on May 26, 1936.
When did Natalia Gorbanevskaya die?+
Natalia Gorbanevskaya died in 2013, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
given name ნატალია
The name Natalia is of Spanish origin, meaning "given name ნატალია". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Natalia
Natalia — May 26, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Your books never stay on the shelf long. Everyone's looking for them.
— a librarian
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
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