Leida Kibuvits (née Kupits; 18 October 1907 Kurepalu, Tartu County – 5 December 1976 Tallinn) was an Estonian writer.[1]

From 1922 to 1924, she studied at Pallas Art School, being a student of Konrad Mägi. After graduating, she worked as a pharmacist assistant, later as a printer and from 1929, she worked as a typist at the Ministry of Defence. From 1933 to 1944, she was a professional writer.[1]

From 1938, she was a member of the Estonian Writers' Union.[1]

In 1950, she was deported to Solikamsk in Siberia; she was accused of anti-Soviet activities during the German occupation of Estonia during World War II. In 1954, she was able to return to Estonia.[1]

In 1931, she married lieutenant August Kibuvits (1904–1967). In 1948, she married communist Leo Aisenstadt (1912–1975).[1]

She died in 1976 and is buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.[1]

Selected works

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  • 1932: novel Soomustüdruk ('Armored Girl')
  • 1936: novel Kass arvab, et ... ('The Cat Thinks That ...')
  • 1940: short story Väike kivi ('Small Stone')

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Vabar, Sven. "Leida Kibuvits". sisu.ut.ee. Retrieved 21 January 2021.