David Remnick is an American journalist best known for playing Author for the book Lenin's Tomb: the Last Days of the Soviet Empire.
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Best Known For:The book Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire
Breakthrough:Appointed Editor of The New Yorker in 1998
10 Quick Facts About David Remnick
- Full Name: David Remnick
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire
- Current Role: Editor
- Place of Birth: Hackensack, New Jersey
- Birth Year: 1958
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Esther Fein
- Beats: Politics / Government
David Remnick Age
David Remnick is about 68 years old as of 2026. David Remnick was born in 1958.
Education
He attended Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature.
- Princeton University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Comparative Literature
Career & Work
David Remnick's career includes news and reporting roles with The New Yorker and The Washington Post.
Organization: The New Yorker
Role: Editor
Period: 1998–Present
Details: New York City
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Reporter
Period: 1982–1992
Rise to Fame
David Remnick rose to prominence for his role for the book Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire.
Notable Works
- Book: Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire (Author, 1993) — Pulitzer Prize-winning work of journalism
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize — Pulitzer Prize Board — General Non-Fiction for 'Lenin's Tomb'
David Remnick Family & Relationships
David Remnick is married to Esther Fein.
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Remnick
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1958
- Place of Birth: Hackensack, New Jersey
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Esther Fein
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Esther Fein (Spouse • Wife)
