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Gary Shteyngart

1972 - Today

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Gary Shteyngart (English: SHTYNE-gart; born Igor Semyonovich Shteyngart on July 5, 1972) is a Soviet-born American writer. He is the author of six novels (including The Russian Debutante's Handbook, Absurdistan, Super Sad True Love Story, Vera, or Faith), and a memoir. Much of his work is satirical. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Gary Shteyngart is the 7,485th most popular writer, the 3,885th most popular biography from Russia and the 301st most popular Russian Writer.

Gary Shteyngart is most famous for his satirical novels that explore themes of identity, immigration, and contemporary American life, particularly in works like "Super Sad True Love Story" and "Absurdistan." His unique blend of humor and poignant social commentary has garnered critical acclaim and several literary awards.

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Among people born in 1972, Gary Shteyngart ranks 1,377. Before him are Tom Woods, Melanie Paxson, Adam Vinatieri, Jugal Hansraj, Simon Coveney, and Victoria Coren Mitchell. After him are Aamani, Stephen Giles, Jake Wood, Fred Hoiberg, Clint Robinson, and Jenn Morris.

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In Russia

Among people born in Russia, Gary Shteyngart ranks 3,885 out of 3,761. Before him are Nadezhda Evstyukhina (1988), Turpal Bisultanov (2001), Victoria Zhilinskayte (1989), Alla Shishkina (1989), Elif Jale Yeşilırmak (1986), and Yevgeny Korotyshkin (1983). After him are Maksim Kanunnikov (1991), Alexander Vasyunov (1988), Stanislav Donets (1983), Natalya Voronina (1994), Arina Averina (1998), and Maria Paseka (1995).

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Among WRITERS In Russia

Among writers born in Russia, Gary Shteyngart ranks 301. Before him are Elena Milashina (1978), Maria Stepanova (1972), Ilze Liepa (1963), Polina Zherebtsova (1985), Oleg Pavlov (1970), and Kira Yarmysh (1989). After him are Kelly Murphy (null).

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