Vladimir Khanan: key obituary facts
Is Vladimir Khanan dead? Yes. Vladimir Khanan died on October 3, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Vladimir Khanan's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Vladimir Khanan known for?
He was a Russian-Israeli poet, prose writer, and essayist.
More about Vladimir Khanan
Gender: male.
Also known as: Ханан, Владимир.
Born: May 9, 1945.
Vladimir Khanan, a Russian–Israeli poet, prose writer and essayist, died on October 3, 2026, at age 81.
Born in Yerevan on May 9, 1945, he was also known by his birth name, Khanan Iosifovich Babinsky. Russian-language sources describe him as a writer of poetry, prose, drama and essays.
He studied history at Leningrad State University and worked in a range of jobs, including as a mechanic, laboratory assistant, watchman and boiler-room operator, before establishing himself in literature.