Dmitriy David Kovtunov

Brief Autobiography

I was born on November 3, 1971, into a Soviet family. My family is international, comprising Ukrainians, Russians, and Jews, which gave me a sense of belonging to three nations from an early age. According to Halakha, as a descendant of Jews in the third generation, I am partially connected to the Jewish people and believe in one God. From my youth, I was passionate not only about science and radio electronics but also about religion, exploring its various aspects and searching for the meaning of life.

My childhood and adolescence were spent in the Soviet Union: school, hobbies, and a drive for personal growth. After school, I served in the construction battalion in Siberia, which became one of the most challenging yet formative periods of my life.

With the collapse of the USSR, life changed dramatically. During that time, my grandmother, for the first time, shared with us stories about our family that could not be spoken of during the Soviet era. It turned out that her grandfather, Shargorodsky, was a second-guild merchant during the reign of Nicholas II. He owned an entire block of shops, and his wealth, according to historical data, ranged from 200,000 to 400,000 gold rubles.

My grandmother, a Jewish woman, lived through the Great Patriotic War and later became the chief doctor of a physical therapy dispensary. My grandfather, a Russian by nationality, was a communist and a commissar during the war. After the war, he pursued education in agriculture and went on to lead agricultural administration in the region. My father was Ukrainian, and these three intertwined cultures gave me a broad perspective on the world.

With the dissolution of the Soviet Union came a period of chaos, hunger, cold, and uncertainty. In search of stability and a future, I made aliyah to Israel. This marked a new chapter in my life: I worked in various industries, learned a new language, and sought to find my place in this world.

Literature had always been my dream, though it remained in the background for many years as I focused on the struggles of daily life. Only as I reached a more mature age did I decide to bring my long-held idea to life and dedicate myself to writing. For me, it became a way of self-expression, reflecting on my life, and leaving a legacy for future generations.

The advent of artificial intelligence opened up new possibilities for creativity. In collaboration with AI, such as Astra, I began working on artistic and literary projects that allow me to express my thoughts, experiences, and ideas. This collaboration inspires me to move forward, create, and think about the future.

My life is a mix of joys and challenges, searches and answers. Today, I aim to leave something meaningful, profound, and valuable for future generations—something that tells not only the story of my life but also conveys my reflections and worldview.