Nikolai Ostrovsky

Russian writer (1904-1936).

Born September 29th, 1904 in Viliia. [ref]

Died December 22nd, 1936 at 32 years old in Moscow (multiple sclerosis). [ref]

Occupations
writer
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson