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Ilya Kaminsky is one of the famous Poet, who was born on the memorable day of April 18 in the year 1977. Ilya Kaminsky is a proud citizen of Ukraine.
Soviet-born poet, translator, academic, and literary critic known for Dancing in Odessa and other works. He was a recipient of both the Lannan Literary Fellowship and the Whiting Writers’ Award.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Ilya Kaminsky continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Ilya Kaminsky |
|---|---|
| First Name: | Ilya |
| Last Name: | Kaminsky |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 18 |
| Birth Year: | 1977 |
| Age: | 46-years |
| Education: | Georgetown University; Brighton High School; University of California College of the Law, San Francisco |
Career
He received a B.A. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the University of California’s Hastings College of Law.
He became mostly deaf at age four.
Family
He married Katie Farris, an American author and academic. He and Dana Gioia both lived in California at various points during their literary careers.
Ilya Kaminsky Timeline
1993
His family was granted asylum to live in the United States in 1993 due to anti-semitism in Ukraine, and settled in Rochester, New York.
1994
He started to write poems in English in 1994.
2004
Kaminsky is the author of critically acclaimed collections of poetry, Dancing in Odesa (2004) and Deaf Republic (2019).
2018
In 2018, Kaminsky published in The New York Times Magazine a widely discussed lyric essay about deafness and his return to Odesa, Ukraine, after many years away.
2019
In 2019, the BBC named Kaminsky among "12 Artists who changed the world".
