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CulturePublished: 4 September 2026 at 23:10

Writer Roald Dobrovensky celebrates his 90th birthday

An evening marking writer and translator Roald Dobrovensky's 90th birthday was held at the House of the Latvian Society, featuring poetry readings and musical performances by the honoree himself.

Foto: LSM (rus)

On September 3, the House of the Latvian Society hosted an evening celebrating the 90th birthday of writer and translator Roald Dobrovensky. The honoree himself took part in the program, reading his poetry, with musical performances also featured during the event.

His work

Among Dobrovensky's works, the monumental piece "Rainis and His Brothers" stands out as a major achievement. This year, readers have also praised his newest book, "Chronicle of My Dementia."

The anniversary evening at the House of the Latvian Society honored the writer's long-standing contribution to literature and translation, reflecting his connection with readers and with Latvia.

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