Svetlana alexievich biography
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Svetlana Alexievich |
| Date of Birth | 31 May 1948 |
| Place of Birth | Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Date of Death | - |
| Place of Death | - |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | Belarus |
| Education | Belarus State University, Faculty of Journalism |
| Profession | Journalist, Writer |
| Years of Activity | 1970s - Present |
| Brief Information | Svetlana Alexievich is a Belarusian investigative journalist and writer. She is known for her "novel of voices," a literary genre that draws from her interviews with individuals recounting their experiences. Alexievich was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015 for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time. |