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1903 - Lagin was born in Vitebsk on December 4, 1903.
1918 - Participated in the Civil War at the age of fifteen.
1937 - Lagin was best known for his book "Old man Hottabych".
1942 - Lagin was in action during World War II, serving on Black Sea Fleet and finishing the war with Russian marines liberating countries of Eastern Europe along the Danube River. He was several times decorated for bravery.
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Old Genie Hottabych by Lazar Lagin (Hardcover - Oct 24, 2001) This amusing and fascinating children's book is often called the Russian "Thousand and One Nights."Who is the old Genie Hottabych?This is what the author has to say of him: "In one of Scheherazade's...  |
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The old genie Hottabych: A story of make-believe by Lazar' Lagin (Unknown Binding - Jul 24, 1961) |
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The Old Genie Hottabych by lazar Lagin (Hardcover - Jan 1, 1970) |
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