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'''Boris Kabur''' (15 September 1917 – 28 January 2002) was an [[Estonia]]n writer and translator. He is mainly known for his science fiction books.<ref name="sisu.ut.ee">{{cite web |last1=Vabar |first1=Sven |title=Boris Kabur |url=https://sisu.ut.ee/ewod/k/kabur |website=sisu.ut.ee |access-date=19 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
'''Boris Kabur''' (15 September 1917 – 28 January 2002) was an [[Estonia]]n writer and translator, he was of [[Mordovian]] origin on his father's side. He is mainly known for his science fiction books.<ref name="sisu.ut.ee">{{cite web |last1=Vabar |first1=Sven |title=Boris Kabur |url=https://sisu.ut.ee/ewod/k/kabur |website=sisu.ut.ee |access-date=19 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 1941, he received his master's degree in mathematics and natural sciences from the [[University of Tartu]]. In 1947, he was imprisoned by Soviet authorities and sent to a prison camp in [[Siberia]]. He was freed in 1954. In the course of working in a prison camp, he co-constructed the handheld chainsaw {{interlanguage link|Druzhba (brand)|lt=Druzhba|WD=Q4168731}}. In 1954, he went back to Estonia and became a freelance writer.<ref name="sisu.ut.ee" /> |
In 1941, he received his master's degree in mathematics and natural sciences from the [[University of Tartu]]. In 1947, he was imprisoned by Soviet authorities and sent to a prison camp in [[Siberia]]. He was freed in 1954. In the course of working in a prison camp, he co-constructed the handheld chainsaw {{interlanguage link|Druzhba (brand)|lt=Druzhba|WD=Q4168731}}. In 1954, he went back to Estonia and became a freelance writer.<ref name="sisu.ut.ee" /> |
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He was a member of student corporation [[Veljesto]]. From 1966, he was the member of [[Estonian Writers' Union]].<ref name="sisu.ut.ee" /> |
He was a member of student corporation [[Veljesto]]. From 1966, he was the member of [[Estonian Writers' Union]].<ref name="sisu.ut.ee" /> |
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Kabur was married three times. His first wife was journalist, writer and translator {{Interlanguage link|Salme Kõiv|et}}. The couple married in 1937 and divorced in 1940. His second marriage was to biographer {{Interlanguage link|Vaime Kabur|et}}. The couple later divorced. His third wife was writer [[Astrid Reinla]].<ref name="Astrid">{{cite web |last1=Presnal |first1=Sirje |title=Karm saatus: Boris Kabur oli 30 aastat vanem, aga naine Astrid Reinla suri enne... |url=https://elu.ohtuleht.ee/1054537/karm-saatus-boris-kabur-oli-30-aastat-vanem-aga-naine-astrid-reinla-suri-enne- |website=[[Õhtuleht]]|date=30 January 2022|access-date=21 February 2022 |language=et}}</ref> |
Kabur was married three times. His first wife was journalist, writer and translator {{Interlanguage link|Salme Kõiv|et}}. The couple married in 1937 and divorced in 1940. His second marriage was to biographer {{Interlanguage link|Vaime Kabur|et}}. The couple later divorced. His third wife was writer [[Astrid Reinla]].<ref name="Astrid">{{cite web |last1=Presnal |first1=Sirje |title=Karm saatus: Boris Kabur oli 30 aastat vanem, aga naine Astrid Reinla suri enne... |url=https://elu.ohtuleht.ee/1054537/karm-saatus-boris-kabur-oli-30-aastat-vanem-aga-naine-astrid-reinla-suri-enne- |website=[[Õhtuleht]]|date=30 January 2022|access-date=21 February 2022 |language=et}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 21:01, 27 December 2024
Boris Kabur (15 September 1917 – 28 January 2002) was an Estonian writer and translator, he was of Mordovian origin on his father's side. He is mainly known for his science fiction books.[1]
In 1941, he received his master's degree in mathematics and natural sciences from the University of Tartu. In 1947, he was imprisoned by Soviet authorities and sent to a prison camp in Siberia. He was freed in 1954. In the course of working in a prison camp, he co-constructed the handheld chainsaw Druzhba. In 1954, he went back to Estonia and became a freelance writer.[1]
He was a member of student corporation Veljesto. From 1966, he was the member of Estonian Writers' Union.[1]
Kabur was married three times. His first wife was journalist, writer and translator Salme Kõiv. The couple married in 1937 and divorced in 1940. His second marriage was to biographer Vaime Kabur. The couple later divorced. His third wife was writer Astrid Reinla.[2]
Works
[edit]- 1967: children's play "Rops. Rops aitab kõiki" ('Rops Helps Everyone')
- 1973: short story "Kosmose rannavetes" ('In the Coastal Waters of Space')
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Vabar, Sven. "Boris Kabur". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ Presnal, Sirje (30 January 2022). "Karm saatus: Boris Kabur oli 30 aastat vanem, aga naine Astrid Reinla suri enne..." Õhtuleht (in Estonian). Retrieved 21 February 2022.
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