| 26. |
Konstantin Paustovsky
1892 - 1968
A famous Soviet writer,
known for his short stories. Lived in
Odessa.
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| 27. |
Emil
Gilels 1916 - 1985
A famous Soviet pianist,
born and studied in Odessa. He was one
of the first Soviet musicians allowed to play
outside of the USSR.
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| 28. |
Valentin Kataev 1897 - 1987
A famous Soviet novelist,
born and lived in Odessa.
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Rodion
Malinovsky
1898 - 1967
A famous Soviet marshall
prominent during World War II. He later
became first deputy ministry of defense and
was instrumental in the buildup of the miliary
force of the USSR. He was born in Odessa.
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Andrey
Vishinsky 1883 - 1954
A famous Soviet statesman,
lawyer and diplomat. He helped to incorporate
Latvia and Romania into the control of the USSR
after World War II. He was also the Soviet
representative to the United Nations.
He was born in Odessa.
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