Wednesday, October 23,1968
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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IGOR CHINNOV
Russia's "best known emigre poet" will speak at KU
Russian prof to read his poetry Thursday
When 5-year-old Igor Chinnov left Russia, he had no idea that someday he would be Russia's "best-known emigre poet."
Forty years later, an associate professor in KU's department of Slavic languages and literatures, he claims three books of Russian poetry translated into French, German and English; more than 100 newspaper and journal articles, and three scholarly papers
At KU, Chinnov will read selections from his works at the SUA Poetry Hour at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday in the Kansas Union Jayhawk Room.
Since coming to the United States in 1962, the Russian poet has lectured or read his poetry in 21 universities including Harvard, the University of Michigan and Columbia.
"I've never been back to Russia," the poet-lecturer-professor said. "I hope to be in Europe in a year or so." Chinnov said he admires old and new European art and plans to visit many friends when he returns to Europe.
"I like America very much. I was in Hawaii and thought it rather exotic." The globetrotter has traveled extensively on the West coast, in Mexico and Europe including the Scandinavian countries and Italy.
The Russian poet likes American poetry describing it as "interesting, sophisticated, very professional and well-constructed." Although he admires Dylan Thomas, he finds Ezra Pond's poetry difficult. "Actually, I prefer French poets such as Stephan Mallarme and Apollinaire."
Chinnov explained that his family moved from Russia to the north Baltic country of Latvia in 1928 because "there was not a very good living."
A specialist in Russian literature, French and German modern literature and modern art, Chinnov was senior news editor at Radio Liberty broadcasting station in Munich, Germany, before coming to the United States six years ago.
Julian Bond, Georgia civil rights leader, will speak at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Kansas Union Ballroom to highlight Student Union Activities' National Affairs Week.
The title of Bond's speech is "What Lies Ahead?"
A reception for Bond in the Big Eight Room of the Union will follow the speech.
Julian Bond to speak tomorrow
In 1966 the Negro pacifist was refused a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives because of his opposition to the United States involvement in Vietnam and his support of draft-card burners. His seat was returned by a court decision.
There was speculation when
Bond, who is expected to arrive on campus late tomorrow afternoon, is scheduled to hold a press conference at 5 p.m.
First College Game
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.
(UPI)—Rutgers and Princeton played the first intercollegiate football game in the U.S. on Nov. 6, 1869. Rutgers won 6-4.
Bond's appearance was announced in September that the 28-year-old Georgia state legislator would be able to speak to some classes, but no such talks are now planned.
Bond gained national prominence when he was entered in nomination for the vice-presidency at the Democratic National Convention in August. Earlier he led the integrated group which successfully challenged the all-white delegation of Georgia Gov. Lester Maddox at the convention.
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