Leida Kibuvits
Leida Kibuvits (née Kupits; 18 October 1907 Kurepalu, Tartu County – 5 December 1976 Tallinn) was an Estonian writer.[1]
From 1922 to 1924, she studied at Pallas Art School, being a student of Konrad Mägi. After graduating, she worked as a pharmacist assistant, later as a printer and from 1929, she worked as a typist at the Ministry of Defence. From 1933 to 1944, she was a professional writer.[1]
From 1938, she was a member of Estonian Writers' Union.[1]
In 1950, she was deported to Solikamsk in Siberia; she was accused of anti-Soviet activities during the German occupation of Estonia during World War II. In 1954, she was able to return to Estonia.[1]
In 1931, she married with lieutenant August Kibuvits (1904-1967). In 1948, she married with the communist Leo Aisenstadt (1912-1975).[1]
She died in 1976 and is buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.[1]
Selected works[]
- 1932: novel "Soomustüdruk" ('Armored Girl')
- 1936: novel "Kass arvab, et ..." ('The Cat Thinks That ...')
- 1940: short story "Väike kivi" ('Small Stone')
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Vabar, Sven. "Leida Kibuvits". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
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