Portrait of Alexander Fadeyev

Alexander Fadeyev books in order

Soviet writer and politician

Lived
1901–1956
Country
Russia
Books
4
Also writes as
Булыга

Alexander Fadeyev published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with The Rout (Razgrom) (1927). The best-known is Leningrad in the Days of the Blockade (1944).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alexander Fadeyev

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Rout (Razgrom) (1927)

    207 pages

  2. The Nineteen (1929)

    293 pages

  3. The Young Guard (1946)

    573 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Leningrad in the Days of the Blockade (1944)

    104 pages

About Alexander Fadeyev

Alexander Alexandrovich Fadeyev was a Soviet writer, one of the co-founders of the Union of Soviet Writers and its chairman from 1946 to 1954.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Alexander Fadeyev FAQ

How many books has Alexander Fadeyev written?
Alexander Fadeyev published 3 novels and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alexander Fadeyev's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Leningrad in the Days of the Blockade.
What is Alexander Fadeyev's last book?
The Young Guard (1946).
What is Alexander Fadeyev's most famous book?
Leningrad in the Days of the Blockade (1944) is Alexander Fadeyev's most widely read book.
Does Alexander Fadeyev write under a pen name?
Yes: Alexander Fadeyev has also published as Булыга.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.