Yuri Muzykant
1900–1962 (age 62)
Biography
Yuri Muzykant was a Soviet screenwriter who worked during the golden age of Soviet cinema. His contributions to the craft of screenwriting helped shape the narrative traditions of Soviet film during the mid-twentieth century.
Muzykant's career exemplified the creative achievements of Soviet writers working in the cinematic medium. He was buried at Preobrazhenskoe Jewish Cemetery, a testament to his place within the cultural heritage of his community.