Boris Zaytsev

1881–1972 (age 91)

Biography

Boris Zaytsev graced the literary world with poetry that gently examined exile, faith, and memory, bringing forth a tender lyric voice shaped by hardship and hope. His verse offered solace and reflection to those navigating the hardships of displacement.

Today, his resting place in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois serves as a quiet testament to his commitment to beauty and to the enduring human longing for home.

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