Question: This American writer's writings were translated  by Rita Rait-Kovelea, a soviet literary translator and writer
Sentence (from "Rita Rait-Kovaleva"): Rita Yakovlevna Rait-Kovaleva (19 April 1898 – 29 December 1989) was a Soviet literary translator and writer, particularly known for her translations of J. D. Salinger and Kurt Vonnegut into Russian.
Relevant evidence: Yes