Valentin Rasputin published 3 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with French Lessons (1973). The best-known is Live and Remember (1974).
Updated September 2026
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Live and Remember
Valentin Rasputin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
French Lessons (1973)
Live and Remember (1974)
Farewell to Matyora (1976)
Short story collections in order
You Live and Love and Other Stories (1982)
Non-fiction in order
Siberia, Siberia (1996)
Film and TV adaptations
- A French Lesson (1978)Film · from French Lessons
- Live and Remember (2008)Film · from Live and Remember
- Farewell (1983)Film · from Farewell to Matyora
About Valentin Rasputin
Valentin Grigoryevich Rasputin was a Soviet and Russian writer. He was born and lived much of his life in the Irkutsk Oblast in Eastern Siberia. Rasputin's works depict rootless urban characters and the fight for survival of centuries-old traditional rural ways of life, addressing complex questions of ethics and spiritual revival.
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Valentin Rasputin FAQ
- How many books has Valentin Rasputin written?
- Valentin Rasputin published 3 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Valentin Rasputin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Live and Remember.
- What is Valentin Rasputin's last book?
- Siberia, Siberia (1996).
- What is Valentin Rasputin's most famous book?
- Live and Remember (1974) is Valentin Rasputin's most widely read book.
- Which Valentin Rasputin books have been adapted?
- 3 books have been adapted for film or TV, including French Lessons (as A French Lesson, film, 1978), Live and Remember (film, 2008) and Farewell to Matyora (as Farewell, film, 1983).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.