Anatoly Abramovich Agranovsky (Russian: Анатолий Абрамович Аграновский; January 8, 1922 – April 14, 1984) was a Soviet journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and animator.

[1][2] Agranovsky began studying history at the Moscow State Pedagogical University in 1939 but paused his education to join the military during World War II.

[1] After his demobilization, Agranovsky worked in various artistic roles, including as an animator, assistant cameraman, retoucher, and graphic designer.

His contributions to Soviet journalism earned him the title of Laureate of the Union of Journalists of the USSR.

Agranovsky's work greatly influenced Soviet journalism, with many publicists of the Perestroika era citing him as an inspiration.