Viktor Rozov 1913 – 2004

Biography

Viktor Rozov was born on August 21, 1913, in Yaroslavl, a historic city on the Volga River in western Russia. He would go on to become an important figure in Russian theatrical culture, contributing significantly to the nation’s dramatic literature throughout a long and productive career.

Throughout his life, Rozov devoted himself to the craft of playwriting, creating works that resonated with audiences and fellow artists alike. His contributions to Russian drama reflected the evolving social and cultural landscape of twentieth-century Russia, and his works remained relevant across the decades of his lifetime.

Viktor Rozov passed away on September 28, 2004, in Moscow, having lived to the age of ninety. His legacy within Russian theater endured beyond his lifetime, and he was laid to rest at Vagankovo Cemetery in the Presnensky District of Moscow—a final resting place that honors his place in Russian cultural history.