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Boris Kabur

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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 [Wikidata]. 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 [et]. The couple married in 1937 and divorced in 1940. His second marriage was to biographer Vaime Kabur [et]. The couple later divorced. His third wife was writer Astrid Reinla.[2]

Works

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  • 1967: children's play "Rops. Rops aitab kõiki" ('Rops Helps Everyone')
  • 1973: short story "Kosmose rannavetes" ('In the Coastal Waters of Space')

References

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  1. ^ a b c Vabar, Sven. "Boris Kabur". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  2. ^ 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.