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Korney Chukovsky

Born on March 19, 1882

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Korney Ivanovich Chukovsky (Russian: Корней Иванович Чуковский, IPA:; 31 March NS 1882 – 28 October 1969) was one of the most popular children's poets in the Russian language. His catchy rhythms, inventive rhymes and absurd characters have invited comparisons with the American children's author Dr.

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