Georgy Demidov
Georgy Demidov was a Soviet-era writer known for his poignant narratives that often reflected on the harsh realities of life under Stalin's regime. His work, particularly the short story that inspired Sergey Loznitsa's film 'Два прокурора' (Two Prosecutors), illustrates the absurdity and terror of totalitarianism, where individuals are forced to fabricate their guilt to appease the authorities. Demidov's stories serve as a powerful reminder of the human cost of political oppression.
Born on Jan 01, 1907 (118 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Two Prosecutors is based on scientist Georgy Demidov’s novella written during his stay in Russian gulags.
7
United Kingdom:
Georgy Demidov was a dissident author and scientist who was held in the gulag for 14 years.
7
Belarus:
Georgy Demidov is the author of the story that inspired the film 'Two Prosecutors'.
7