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A 19th-century Russian writer, translator, and public figure, he is remembered today largely through historical works that reached English-language readers in translation. His life moved between literature, journalism, and public service, giving his writing a grounded, observant tone.

by E. K. (Evgenii Konstantinovich) Nozhin
Born in 1821 and dying in 1905, Evgenii Konstantinovich Nozhin was a Russian author whose name also appears in English-language catalogs as E. K. Nozhin. Surviving library and author records connect him with literary and historical writing from imperial Russia, and his work has remained visible mainly through older translated editions.
Nozhin's career appears to have crossed several fields rather than fitting neatly into a single label. Sources identify him as a writer and link him to journalism, translation, and public activity, which helps explain why his published work carries both literary and documentary interest.
For modern readers, he is best approached as one of those 19th-century figures who opened Russian subjects to a broader audience. While detailed biographical information in easily accessible English sources is limited, the records that do survive show a long life spent close to books, ideas, and public discourse.