ALEX

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About me

Gender Male
Occupation Retired Engineer turned Author
Location Sydney, NSW, Australia
Introduction Alexander Vassilieff is a descendent of the colonists who are personified in his first epic novel – ODYSSEYA An Epic Journey From Russia To Australia ISBN 978-6-646-48901-8 a biography of his family. Alex was born in Shanghai, China. At the age of three, he was taken to Harbin and at nine, in 1951, to Sydney, Australia. After an active career as a Professional Engineer and a long record of civic and community involvement, he retired and lives with his wife Alexandra. They have two children and four grandchildren. In Nov 2008 he was awarded as Laureate-grandfinalists in a Sydney Book Festival.
Interests Reading, Photography, walking, former scout and army reservist
Favorite Music Classic, Latin & Russian
Favorite Books Mystery & spy thrillers

If you were a wrestler, what would be your finishing move?

Stand up