#soviet writer
- Astafiev — A surname of Russian origin, notably borne by Viktor Astafiev (1924–2001), a renowned Soviet and Russian writer and novelist, laureate of multiple state prizes. His literary work, marked by a harsh and deeply human realism, reflects his tragic frontline experiences during World War II, as well as the rugged life of peasants in Siberian regions (as seen in the novels 'Cursed and Killed' or 'The Tsar-Fish').