Mikhail Sholokhov was a prominent Russian writer born on May 24, 1905, in the Don region of Russia. He is best known for his epic novel, And Quiet Flows the Don, which depicts the lives of Cossacks during the tumultuous period of the Russian Revolution and the Civil War. Sholokhov's writing is characterized by its deep empathy for the struggles of ordinary people. In 1965, Sholokhov was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his significant contributions to literature. His works often explore themes of war, peace, and the human condition, reflecting the complexities of life in Russia during the 20th century. He passed away on February 21, 1984.