Elena Kryukova - Russian prose writer and poet, art critic. Member of the Union of Writers of Russia was awarded the Literary Prize named after Tsvetaeva, is a long-lister of the Russian Booker Prize, a laureate of the World Cup in Russian Poetry, and the International Literary Prize Za-Za Verlag. The famous poetess is also a laureate of the Fifth and Seventh International Slavic Literary Forum "Golden Knight".
Elena Nikolaevna was born in Samara. Her biography began in 1991. She received a primary education in music. Kryukova graduated from the Moscow Conservatory in piano and organ. After completing her studies, the graduate worked at the Nizhny Novgorod Conservatory, was a concertmaster, taught chamber singing, and worked as a concert organist in the Irkutsk Philharmonic.
Choosing a creative direction
The young professional performed a lot of concert programs. She performed solo, with ensembles, played the organ and piano, performed works by composers both European and domestic. The students of Elena Nikolaevna work on the most prestigious scenes.
Along with touring, music and teaching, the talented girl wrote poetry. In the works of the then beginning author, one can notice the strength, energy, contrast of tender lyrics and symphonic scope. The works reflect the carnival and tragedy of the time.
Very approving of the work of the young poetess Lev Annensky, Evgeny Evtushenko, Daniil Granin. Luminaries noted the imagery of poetics, its unique emotional component. Kryukova was called the granddaughter of Tsvetaeva’s temperament and the brightest lyrical talent of recent years.
The works of Elena Nikolaevna were published in the best domestic publications. They were published by New World, Friendship of Peoples, and Banner. From the late nineties, the poetess proceeded to prose works. She is known for creative author's novels and experiments in the genres of sharp thriller, detective, gothic.
From 2002 to 2005, the works Iron Tulip, Ship of the Doomed, Mask, and Argentine Tango were published. The novel "Fool" was published in 2005. For talented works, the author was awarded prestigious literary prizes.
Signed Works
In one of Krukova’s latest works, Red Moon, acute social issues are raised. Especially interesting are books of oriental subjects. These include the "Empire H" and "Hieroglyphics of my tenderness."
The tense brightness of the story in Shadows of an Arrow is considered to be a peculiar analogue of the work of the Shogun. It tells about Baron Ungern with his Asian division.
The works of French tonality stand apart. This is "Night Carnival", "Wine Festival". France had a great influence on the author. The country inspired Elena Nikolaevna to create fabulous and action-packed stories. Visits to the country, which became a source of inspiration for the writer, Kryukova made with her husband Vladimir Fufachev.
The writer composed, arranged exhibitions of Russian art. Her works are distinguished by a variety of styles. Kryukova is not afraid to use movie techniques for composition. The novels contain the smallest details evoking associations with world cinema masterpieces. Elena Nikolaevna masterfully immerses readers in the charm of historical color, conveys the tension of difficult times.
It affects the geographical spread. The action takes place in the Paris quarters, and on the streets of old Moscow, and in the dens of Chinatown. Heroes of the works are remembered in their brightness. Kryukova creates a modern love mythology in "Empire H", describes the frightening paintings in the "Winter War".
The key to understanding creativity is the novel "The Fool". His heroine was St. Xenia. The wanderer walks along the roads, healing people with forgiving love.
A significant work became not only for the author himself, but also for all domestic literature. It always maintains the confrontation between the lucky and their antagonists. It is impossible to predict the winners in advance. Ksenia has become a way to atone for the sins of the whole nation. She takes an unbearable burden, taking away the suffering of people.
