Portrait of Pavel Bazhov

Pavel Bazhov books in order

Soviet writer

Lived
1879–1950
Country
Russia
Books
3

Pavel Bazhov published 2 novels and 1 children's book, beginning with The Malachite Box (1936). The best-known is MALACHITE CASKET. Tales from the Urals (1944).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Pavel Bazhov

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Malachite Box (1936)

  2. The Fire-Fairy (1979)

Children's books in order

  1. MALACHITE CASKET. Tales from the Urals (1944)

    394 pages

About Pavel Bazhov

Pavel Petrovich Bazhov was a Russian writer and publicist.

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

Pavel Bazhov FAQ

How many books has Pavel Bazhov written?
Pavel Bazhov published 2 novels and 1 children's book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Pavel Bazhov's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with MALACHITE CASKET. Tales from the Urals.
What is Pavel Bazhov's last book?
The Malachite Box (1936).
What is Pavel Bazhov's most famous book?
MALACHITE CASKET. Tales from the Urals (1944) is Pavel Bazhov's most widely read book.

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