How many books has Anatoly Rybakov written?

Anatoly Rybakov published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Anatoly Rybakov's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Children of the Arbat.

What is Anatoly Rybakov's most famous book?

Children of the Arbat (1987) is Anatoly Rybakov's most widely read book.

Which Anatoly Rybakov books have been adapted?

1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Children of the Arbat (as Children of the Arbat (TV series), TV, 2004).

Anatoly Rybakov books in order

Soviet and Russian writer

Lived: 1911–1998
Country: Russia
Books: 4

Literary fiction

Anatoly Rybakov published 4 novels, beginning with Heavy Sand (1978). The best-known is Children of the Arbat (1987).

Updated September 2026

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Children of the Arbat
Anatoly Rybakov's most-read book.

Anatoly Rybakov books in order of publication

Heavy Sand (1978)
375 pages
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Children of the Arbat (1987)
685 pagesAdapted for TV
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Fear (1993)
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Dust and Ashes (1996)
473 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Children of the Arbat (TV series) (2004)TV · from Children of the Arbat

About Anatoly Rybakov

Anatoly Naumovich Rybakov was a Soviet and Russian writer, the author of the anti-Stalinist Children of the Arbat trilogy, the novel Heavy Sand, and many popular children books including Adventures of Krosh, Dirk and Bronze Bird. One of the last of his works was his memoir The Novel of Memoirs (Роман-Воспоминание) telling about all the different people he met during his long life. Writer Maria Rybakova is his granddaughter.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Anatoly Rybakov FAQ

How many books has Anatoly Rybakov written?: Anatoly Rybakov published 4 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Anatoly Rybakov's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Children of the Arbat.
What is Anatoly Rybakov's last book?: Dust and Ashes (1996).
What is Anatoly Rybakov's most famous book?: Children of the Arbat (1987) is Anatoly Rybakov's most widely read book.
Which Anatoly Rybakov books have been adapted?: 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Children of the Arbat (as Children of the Arbat (TV series), TV, 2004).