Vladimir Arsenyev published 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Dersu Uzala (1921).
Updated September 2026
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Dersu Uzala
Vladimir Arsenyev's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Dersu Uzala (1921)
Dersu the Trapper (1941)
With Dersu the Hunter (1965)
Film and TV adaptations
- Dersu Uzala (1961)Film · from Dersu Uzala
- Dersu Uzala (1975)Film · from Dersu Uzala
About Vladimir Arsenyev
Vladimir Klavdiyevich Arsenyev, was a Russian explorer of the Far East who recounted his travels in a series of books—Po Ussuriyskomu krayu and Dersu Uzala —telling of his military journeys to the Ussuri basin with Dersu Uzala, a native hunter, from 1902 to 1907. He was the first to describe numerous species of Siberian flora and the lifestyles of the local ethnic groups.
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Vladimir Arsenyev FAQ
- How many books has Vladimir Arsenyev written?
- Vladimir Arsenyev published 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vladimir Arsenyev's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dersu Uzala.
- What is Vladimir Arsenyev's last book?
- Dersu Uzala (1921).
- What is Vladimir Arsenyev's most famous book?
- Dersu Uzala (1921) is Vladimir Arsenyev's most widely read book.
- Which Vladimir Arsenyev books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Dersu Uzala (film, 1961).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.