Arkady Natanovich Strugatsky was a prominent Soviet-Russian science-fiction author who, alongside his brother Boris Strugatsky, made significant contributions to the genre. The Strugatsky brothers collaborated throughout most of their careers, creating a rich legacy of speculative fiction that continues to influence the genre.

Arkady was born on August 28, 1925, in Batumi; the family later moved to Leningrad. During the harrowing Siege of Leningrad in January 1942, Arkady and his father were evacuated, but tragedy struck when Arkady's father died upon reaching Vologda, making Arkady the sole survivor from his train car. This early encounter with loss and survival would later echo in the themes of his work. Arkady was drafted into the Soviet army in 1943, where he trained first at the artillery school in Aktyubinsk, followed by education at the Military Institute of Foreign Languages in Moscow. He graduated in 1949, becoming an interpreter of English and Japanese, skills that would serve him well in his literary career.

Together with Boris, Arkady Strugatsky ventured into science fiction, a genre that allowed them to explore complex social, political, and philosophical themes under the guise of fantastical narratives. Their work is celebrated for its depth, imagination, and critical engagement with the realities of Soviet life. Arkady Strugatsky passed away on October 12, 1991, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire readers and writers alike.