Home › Authors › Yuri Rytkheu Yuri Rytkheu b. 1930 – d. 2008 · 3 books Biography Yuri Sergeyevich Rytkheu (Russian: Ю́рий Серге́евич Рытхэ́у ; Chukot: Ю́рий Серге́евич Рытгэ́в) was a Chukchi writer, who wrote in both his native Chukchi and in Russian. He is considered to be the father of Chukchi literature. Books by Yuri Rytkheu When the Whales Leave 2020 From nomad tent to university From nomad tent to university 1980 Old Meryl laughs last Old Meryl laughs last