Ivan Andreyevich Krylov

Ivan Andreyevich Krylov (February 13, 1769, Moscow — November 21, 1844, St. Petersburg) was a Russian writer, playwright, and prominent fabulist. Krylov became well-known to the Russian public through his satirical and fable works. He is especially recognized for elevating the fable genre in Russian literature and gaining international fame.

Krylov elevated the fable genre to new heights in Russian literature. He wrote over 200 fables distinguished by their sharp and vivid language, humor, and satire. His works deeply reflect life’s realities and critique negative human traits. He also published the satirical journal "The Spirits’ Post" and authored many plays and librettos.

Kazakh readers were first introduced to Krylov's fables by Ы. Алтынсарин ("The Crow and the Fox"), Aбай ("The Donkey and the Nightingale," "The Cricket and the Ant," "The Elephant and the Dog"). A. Байтурсынов published a book with translations of Krylov's fables and his own fables, while С. Көбеев wrote the book "Үлгілі тәржіма," which included translations of 37 of Krylov's fables.

Krylov's works have been published in Kazakh under the title "Fables." In this regard, "Aбай-ақпарат" deems it necessary to present the fable "The Crow and the Fox" by Ivan Krylov along with three Kazakh translations of it.