List of Famous people with last name Kataev

Valentin Kataev

First Name Valentin

Last Name Kataev

Died on April 12, 1986 (aged 16)

Valentin Petrovich Kataev was a Russian and Soviet novelist and playwright who managed to create penetrating works discussing post-revolutionary social conditions without running afoul of the demands of official Soviet style. Kataev is credited with suggesting the idea for The Twelve Chairs to his brother Yevgeni Petrov and Ilya Ilf. In return, Kataev insisted that the novel be dedicated to him, in all editions and translations. Kataev's relentless imagination, sensitivity, and originality made him one of the most distinguished Soviet writers.

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Peter Kataev

First Name Peter

Last Name Kataev

Born on January 21, 1930

Died on August 15, 1986 (aged 56)

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Yelena Katayeva

First Name Yelena

Born on June 14, 1956

Died on January 10, 2021 (aged 64)

Born in Russia

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