Arkady Strugatsky
Arkady and Boris Strugatsky were Soviet-Russian science fiction authors who collaborated for most of their careers.
Arkady, born in 1925, survived the Siege of Leningrad and served in the Soviet army before becoming a writer and translator.
Boris, his younger brother, joined him in writing in 1958.
Their partnership lasted until Arkady's death in 1991.
The brothers became prominent figures in Soviet science fiction, known for their innovative and philosophical works.
They faced challenges publishing under Soviet censorship but managed to create influential novels that explored complex themes.
Their writing often incorporated social commentary and critiques of human nature within science fiction frameworks.
