Kushner Alexander Semyonovich

Poet.
    Born September 14, 1936 in Leningrad.
    Graduated from the Leningrad Herzen Pedagogical Institute (1959).
    Worked as a Russian Teacher at a High school (1959- 1970).
    Author of eleven poetic books: "The First Impression" (1962), "The Voice"" (1978), "The Tavrichesky Garden"(1984).
    Writes verses for children.
    Translator.
    Has published a book of critical articles.
    Chief Editor of the "new Poet's Library".
    Member of the St.-Petersburg Writers' Union.
    Winner of the Russian State Prize in the field of Literature and Arts (1966).
    Married with two sons.

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