Konstantin Georgievich Paustovsky was a famous Soviet writer. It is no secret that Konstantin Georgievich was one of the members of the USSR Writers' Union. It is not without reason that Paustovsky’s works are read with pleasure by adults and children, because both literary and human nobility can be traced in them. In his famous books, Konstantin Georgievich admired the beauty of Russian nature, the greatness of Russian art, and the originality of our people. In addition, the outstanding writer created fascinating and instructive stories for children that teach the younger generation to live well and decently. Let's take a closer look at what the life and creative path of the famous writer consisted of.
Birth and childhood
Konstantin Paustovsky was born in the capital in 1892. The boy was born into a bourgeois family. Konstantin's father was a railway statistician whose name was Georgy Maksimovich Paustovsky.
The boy spent all his childhood years in Ukraine. In 1898, Georgy Maksimovich and his entire family moved to Ukraine. It is known that the family had four children. When his father left the family, little Konstantin, being in the sixth grade, left his studies and helped his mother.
His parents instilled in their son a love of art from childhood. Konstantin’s mother played the piano beautifully; the woman loved to play music. Paustovsky's father was distinguished by his love of theatrical art.
about the author
Konstantin Georgievich Paustovsky - Russian Soviet writer;
modern readers are more familiar with such a facet of his work as novels and stories about nature for a children's audience. Paustovsky was born on May 31 (May 19, old style) in Moscow, his father was a descendant of a Cossack family and worked as a railway statistician. Their family was quite creative; they played the piano, often sang, and loved theatrical performances. As Paustovsky himself said, his father was an incorrigible dreamer, so his places of work, and accordingly, his residence, changed all the time
In 1898, the Paustovsky family settled in Kyiv. The writer called himself “a Kievite by heart”; many years of his biography were connected with this city; it was in Kyiv that he established himself as a writer. Konstantin's place of study was the 1st Kiev classical gymnasium. As a student in the last grade, he wrote his first story, which was published. Even then, the decision came to him to be a writer, but he could not imagine himself in this profession without accumulating life experience, “going into life.” He also had to do this because his father abandoned his family when Konstantin was in the sixth grade, and the teenager was forced to take care of supporting his family.
In 1911, Paustovsky was a student at the Faculty of History and Philology at Kyiv University, where he studied until 1913. Then he transferred to Moscow, to the university, but to the Faculty of Law, although he did not complete his studies: his studies were interrupted by the First World War. He, as the youngest son in the family, was not drafted into the army, but he worked as a tram driver on a tram and on an ambulance train. On the same day, while on different fronts, two of his brothers died, and because of this, Paustovsky came to his mother in Moscow, but stayed there only for a while. At that time, he had a variety of places of work: Novorossiysk and Bryansk metallurgical plants, a boiler plant in Taganrog, a fishing artel in Azov, etc. In his leisure hours, Paustovsky worked on his first story, “Romantics,” during 1916-1923. (it will be published in Moscow only in 1935).
When the February Revolution began, Paustovsky returned to Moscow and collaborated with newspapers as a reporter. Here I met the October Revolution. In the post-revolutionary years, he made a large number of trips around the country. During the civil war, the writer ended up in Ukraine, where he was called up to serve in the Petlyura army and then in the Red army. Then, for two years, Paustovsky lived in Odessa, working in the editorial office of the newspaper “Sailor”. From there, carried away by the thirst for distant travels, he went to the Caucasus, lived in Batumi, Sukhumi, Yerevan, and Baku.
He returned to Moscow in 1923. Here he worked as an editor at ROSTA, and in 1928 his first collection of stories was published, although some stories and essays had previously been published separately. In the same year he wrote his first novel, “Brilliant Clouds.” In the 30s Paustovsky is a journalist for several publications, in particular, the Pravda newspaper, Our Achievement magazines, etc. These years are also filled with numerous trips around the country, which provided material for many works of art.
In 1932, his story “Kara-Bugaz” was published, which became a turning point. She makes the writer famous, in addition, from that moment Paustovsky decides to become a professional writer and leaves his job. As before, the writer travels a lot; during his life he has traveled almost the entire USSR. Meshchera became his favorite corner, to which he dedicated many inspired lines.
When the Great Patriotic War began, Konstantin Georgievich also had a chance to visit many places. On the Southern Front he worked as a war correspondent, without abandoning his studies in literature. In the 50s Paustovsky's place of residence was Moscow and Tarus on the Oka. The post-war years of his creative path were marked by turning to the topic of writing. During 1945-1963. Paustovsky worked on the autobiographical “Tale of Life,” and these 6 books were the main work of his entire life.
In the mid-50s. Konstantin Georgievich becomes a world-famous writer, the recognition of his talent goes beyond the borders of his native country. The writer gets the opportunity to travel throughout the continent, and he uses it with pleasure, traveling to Poland, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, Greece, etc. In 1965, he lived for quite a long time on the island of Capri.
In 1965, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature, but at the request of the Soviet government he was replaced by M. Sholokhov. Paustovsky is a holder of the Order of Lenin and the Red Banner of Labor, and was awarded a large number of medals.
Konstantin Georgievich Paustovsky died on July 14, 1968, he was buried in Tarusa.
Youth and education
Paustovsky's family was forced to move frequently due to the nature of his father's work. In this regard, the future writer underwent training in various institutions. It is known that the future writer studied in Kyiv, and then for a short time in Bryansk. In 1908 the family broke up. This led to the fact that Konstantin began to see his dad only occasionally. One day, Konstantin, while a high school student, received news of his father’s illness. Without wasting a minute, the young man went to Bila Tserkva. During the journey, I thought about my father, who, although he was overly emotional, had a kind heart.
In his famous book “Tales of Life,” Konstantin Paustovsky wrote about the death of his own father. In addition, in the work the author described other events from his biography.
Konstantin spent his youth in Kyiv. After graduating from high school, the future writer became a student at the Faculty of Philology. At the lectures of Professor Emile Zola (the most famous author), Paustovsky suddenly realized that his life's calling was to write.
As you know, Konstantin had a sister and two brothers. According to the elder brother, the essence of prose and poetry is only entertainment. He did not approve of Constantine's literary hobbies. Despite this, the young man did not pay much attention to his brother's remarks. Paustovsky read every day and wrote a lot.
In 1914, Paustovsky's halcyon youthful years ended. The writer quit his studies and went to the capital. Konstantin was transferred to the capital's university, but he did not study there for long. For some time, Paustovsky worked as a tram conductor. Konstantin was unable to go to the front due to his myopia.
Youth
In 1908, the father left the family. For some time, Kostya was sent to his uncle Nikolai Grigorievich Vysochansky in the city of Bryansk, where the young man studied at the local gymnasium.
A year later, Kostya returned to Kyiv and re-entered the Alexandria Gymnasium. In the future, the writer repeatedly recalled with special gratitude his teachers of the humanities - psychology, history, Russian literature and literature. They taught young schoolchildren to treat the literary heritage with love; Kostya spent much more time reading books than preparing homework. All this, combined with adolescence, when you want to write poetry, looking at beautiful schoolgirls with heavy braids, and the dazzling, gentle Ukrainian spring with the intoxicating aromas of flowering chestnuts, led to the guy beginning to write his first lyrical works.
Left without his father's help, young Paustovsky began to earn extra money early, he was engaged in tutoring. Soon, my grandmother moved to Kyiv from Cherkassy, and Kostya began to live with her. Here, in a small outbuilding, he made his first prose sketches, which soon began to be published. A small work “On the Water” was published in the anthology “Lights” in 1912.
After high school, Konstantin continued his studies at the Faculty of History and Philology of the Kyiv Imperial University of St. Vladimir. Two years later, he decided to move to his family and transferred from Kyiv University to Moscow. During the summer holidays he continued to earn money as a tutor.
Creative path
Some of Paustovsky's first stories were published in the magazine "Lights". Shortly before the revolution, the writer went to Taganrog. There Konstantin worked on the creation of the book “Romantics”. Only in 1935 this work saw the light of day. In the early 1920s, the writer, while in Odessa, finished work on his book. Then he went back to the capital. It is known that the author worked as a journalist for a long time. He was published in Pravda and other well-known media.
In Moscow, the writer began working as a correspondent. Paustovsky was forced to attend various rallies. The author outlined his impressions of that time in the third part of the book “Tales of Life.” In this section, the writer spoke in some detail about famous revolutionaries.
But the author’s books about nature are better known. Paustovsky sincerely admired the beauty of the world around him. He was attracted by blue lakes, deep forests, and abandoned roads. The author dedicated such famous stories as “Badger’s Nose”, “The Thieving Cat”, “Snow” and others to the stunning landscapes and views of his native country.
In addition, the writer created children's educational tales: “Hare's Paws”, “The Disheveled Sparrow”, “Tenants of the Old House”. In the famous story “Warm Bread,” Konstantin Georgievich said that cruelty to animals always results in punishment. A film was made based on Paustovsky’s work “Baskets with Fir Cones.”
In the 1950s, Konstantin Paustovsky became famous abroad. All works of the famous writer were translated into European languages. At the same time, Paustovsky not only created creative masterpieces, he also taught. Konstantin Georgievich became a talented teacher at the Literary Institute.
After the death of Joseph Stalin, Paustovsky was lucky enough to visit various countries. So, he visited Italy, Turkey, Poland, Bulgaria, Sweden during the thaw period.
The author considered literary activity to be the state of mind in which he resides. He noticed more than once that he lived inside another work.
Brief biography of Konstantin Paustovsky for primary school children
Paustovsky was born in 1892 in Moscow, into a family of philistines.
They moved around a lot, and their first education was received at the Kyiv gymnasium.
While studying, Paustovsky wrote his first story and published it in the magazine “Lights”.
Next, Konstantin Georgievich entered the University of Kyiv, but continued his studies at Moscow University.
Due to the war, education was not completed.
After his service, Paustovsky worked in factories, and in 1917 he became a reporter.
From 1916 to 1923, the writer worked on the work “Romantics”, and published it in 1935.
After the war, Paustovsky settled in Kyiv, but traveled widely throughout Russia.
The writer transferred his impressions to paper.
But it began to be published only in the 1920s.
Konstantin Paustovsky died in 1968 in Moscow.
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Personal life
In 1915, Konstantin Georgievich met Ekaterina Zagorskaya, who later became his wife. In 1916, the newlyweds got married near Ryazan. In 1925, the writer’s son was born, whose name was Vadim.
“I love her more than my mother, more than myself... it’s an impulse, an edge of the divine, joy, melancholy, illness, unprecedented achievements and torment...”
The couple lived together for twenty years. In the 1930s, the couple realized that they were tired of each other. In addition, the post-revolutionary period also played a significant role, which was very difficult for all people. Eternal material difficulties and uncertainty weighed on them.
As a result, Konstantin Paustovsky began an affair with Valeria Navashina. Catherine decided to file for divorce. Valeria became not just the writer’s wife, but also his muse. It is known that the writer dedicated many works to his second wife.
In 1948, Konstantin met Tatyana Arbuzova, an actress who became his third wife. They were both married, but left their families, a passionate feeling turned their heads. In 1950, the lovers got married. In this marriage, a son, Alexey, was born. The young man died at the age of twenty-six.
Presentation on the works of K. G. Paustovsky presentation for a reading lesson (grade 4)
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Konstantin Georgievich Paustovsky (1892 – 1968)
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Paustovsky studied at the Kyiv Classical Gymnasium. After graduating from high school in 1912, he entered Kiev University, the Faculty of Natural History, then transferred to Moscow University, the Faculty of Law. The First World War forced him to interrupt his studies. Paustovsky became a counselor on the Moscow tram and worked on an ambulance train. In 1915, with a field medical detachment, he retreated along with the Russian army across Poland and Belarus. At the front. 1915
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During the Civil War, he served in the Red Army in a guard regiment, working for the newspaper "Sailor". From Odessa, Paustovsky left for the Caucasus, living in Sukhumi, Batumi, Tbilisi, Yerevan, and Baku. During the Great Patriotic War, Paustovsky worked as a war correspondent on the Southern Front and wrote stories. At the front. 1941
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In the mid-50s, Paustovsky gained worldwide recognition. Paustovsky got the opportunity to travel around Europe. He visited Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Turkey, Greece, Sweden, Italy and other countries.
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Paustovsky’s first story “On the Water” (1912), written in the last year of his studies at the gymnasium, was published in the Kiev almanac “Lights”. In 1928, Paustovsky’s first collection of stories, “Oncoming Ships,” was published, although individual essays and stories had been published before that. In the same year, the novel “Shining Clouds” was written.
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The story “Kara-Bugaz” (1932) The story “The Fate of Charles Lonseville” (1933) The story “Colchis” (1934) The story “Black Sea” (1936) The story “Constellation of the Hounds” (1937) The story “Isaac Levitan” (1937) The story “Orest Kiprensky” (1937) The story “Northern story” (1938) The story “Taras Shevchenko” (1939)
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K.G. Paustovsky. Stories. Watercolor paints. Alexander Dovzhenko. Alexey Tolstoy. English razor. Badger nose. White rabbits. Valor. Road talk. The dense bear. Uncle Gilyay. Heat. Hare's feet. Golden tench. Ivan Bunin. Lump sugar. Cat Thief. Coffee haven. Lacemaker Nastya. Lyonka from Small Lake. Fever. Mikhail Loskutov. Marine inoculation. Fairy tales. The dense bear. Caring flower. Tree frog. The adventures of the rhinoceros beetle. Disheveled sparrow. Steel ring. Warm bread. Oscar Wilde. Sailing master. A pack of cigarettes. Guide. Lost day. Flow of life. Right hand. Order for a military school. Rubber boat. Reporter Rats. Timid heart. Reuben Fraerman. Storyteller. Snow. Old manuscript. Old cook. Telegram. Toast. Valuable cargo. Black networks. Label for colonial goods. and etc.
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Questions and tasks for the work “Farewell to Summer” 1. What happened in the evening after the stove was lit? How did the author wake up at night? Where did the heroes of the story go on the first winter day? What could you find under the snow if you rake it with your hands? 2. Insert the missing words - images. It was solemn, light and quiet in the forests. The day seemed to be dozing. From…….the high sky occasionally……..snowflakes fell. We carefully breathed on them, and they turned into ……… drops of water, then became cloudy, froze and rolled to the ground like ………. .
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Illustrations for the work
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“A person must be smart, simple, fair, brave and kind. Only then does he have the right to bear this high title - Man."
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K. G. Paustovsky died in Moscow and, according to his will, was buried in the city cemetery in Tarusa. The place where the grave is located, a high hill surrounded by trees with a clear view of the Taruska River, was chosen by the writer himself. The grave is located in a green square surrounded by paths. At the head lies a stone of unpolished red granite, on which the inscription “K.G. Paustovsky” is placed on one side, and “1892 - 1968” on the other.
Interesting Facts
A short biography of Konstantin Paustovsky will be supplemented with interesting facts:
- It is known that Konstantin Georgievich’s favorite subject was geography.
- Due to military events during the First World War, Paustovsky was forced to leave his studies at Moscow University. The writer worked as a tram conductor to ease the family's financial situation. At that time he wrote: “I was left with my mother completely alone, except for my half-blind and sick sister.”
- It is somewhat surprising that the writer’s two brothers died on the same day. However, they were on different fronts.
- Konstantin Georgievich was awarded an honorary order for great services in the field of literature
- In 1941, the writer served as a war correspondent for more than a month.
- For his work, Paustovsky was awarded three orders, three medals, as well as an honorary Polish award.
- In 1978, a Soviet scientist discovered a small planet, which later began to bear the name of the outstanding writer.
- In 1965, Paustovsky was nominated for the Nobel Prize, but it was awarded to Mikhail Sholokhov.
Interesting facts from the life of Paustovsky
- Paustovsky’s romanticism takes its origins from Green’s stories, which the writer suffered from in his youth.
- Konstantin Georgievich’s brothers both died on the same day, but on different fronts.
- In 1935, director A. Razumny shot the film “Kara-Bugaz” based on the story by Paustovsky, which was not allowed to be released for political reasons.
- For Valishevskaya, Paustovsky was the third husband.
- The son from his third marriage, Alexey, tragically died at the age of 25 from a drug overdose. His girlfriend almost died along with him for the same reason, but they managed to save her.
- In 1964, the brilliant Marlene Dietrich visited Moscow. After her speech at the House of Writers, she asked to meet with K. G. Paustovsky, who at that time was very ill and was in the hospital. Despite the doctors’ prohibitions and the refusal of Konstantin Georgievich himself, he was nevertheless brought to her for a meeting. Bursting with tears, the famous beauty fell to her knees in front of him and passionately kissed the old writer’s hand in front of the entire audience. Having calmed down, she said that she had long dreamed of thanking the Soviet writer for his story “Telegram”.
- In 1965, Paustovsky was a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature, but it was given to another Russian writer, Mikhail Sholokhov.
Death
Konstantin Georgievich seriously suffered from asthma. However, despite his illness, Paustovsky was engaged in active social activities even in the last years of his life. In 1968, the famous writer died of a heart attack.
Thus, the fate of the famous writer was not easy, but interesting and eventful. Paustovsky's works are filled with deep meaning, so they do not lose their relevance. In his work, the author reflected his thoughts, feelings and views. At the same time, the writer filled his works with many different characters, which are so fascinating for readers to watch. For example, in the famous work “The Golden Rose” there are more than one hundred and fifty of them. Leafing through the pages of this author’s works, we find familiar features.
With his work, Paustovsky wanted to convey to each of his readers a simple truth. Every person is beautiful in their own way. The writer tried in every possible way to reveal the good traits of the human soul and show that real happiness awaits only a decent person who puts moral aspects and the true beauty of life above all else. According to Paustovsky, only in close connection with nature and people can a person be truly happy.
Author: Victoria Komarova
