Mikhail Zhvanetsky

Mikhail Mikhaylovich Zhvanetsky (; born 6 March 1934  – 6 November 2020) was a Soviet-Russian writer, satirist and performer. He was best known for his shows about different parts of the Soviet and post-Soviet everyday life. He was born in Odesa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union. He joined the Union of Soviet Writers in 1978 and has written several books.

Awards
 People's Artist of Russia (2012)
 People's Artist of Ukraine (народний артист України), 1999.Order of the President of Ukraine on the granting of the honorary title of "Meritorious Artist of Ukraine" (in Ukrainian).

A minor planet, 5931 Zhvanetskij, discovered on  April 1, 1976, is named after him (using different transliteration of the surname).(5931) Zhvanetskij.  Minor Planet Center. International Astronomical Union.

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Category:Soviet writers
Category:Russian comedians