Valery Pereleshin (Russian: Валерий Перелешин; 1902 – 1978) was a Russian‑language poet, translator, and literary critic who lived in exile after the Russian Revolution. Born in the Russian Empire, he emigrated to Western Europe, eventually settling in France.
Literary activity
Pereleshin is noted for his original poetry, which often engaged with themes of exile, identity, and cultural memory. He also produced translations of French Symbolist poets—including Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, and Stéphane Mallarmé—into Russian, contributing to the cross‑cultural exchange between Russian and French literary traditions. His critical essays examined the works of both Russian and Western writers, and he participated in émigré literary circles in Paris.
Publications
Among his published collections are [titles vary by source], and his translations appeared in various émigré journals and anthologies throughout the mid‑20th century.
Legacy
Pereleshin’s work is referenced in studies of the Russian diaspora’s literary output and in scholarship on translation of French Symbolist poetry into Russian. While not as widely known as some contemporaries, his contributions are recognized within specialized academic literature on Russian émigré culture.
Note: The information presented is based on established biographical and literary references; no speculative claims are included.
