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10 February - Alexander Pushkin birth anniversary

 


Alexander Pushkin (Александр Сергеевич Пушкин) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist who is considered the founder of modern Russian literature. He was born on 06 June 1799, in Moscow, Russia, and died on 10 February 1837, in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Pushkin's literary contributions are vast and have had a profound impact on Russian literature. Some of his most famous works include the narrative poem "Eugene Onegin," the drama "Boris Godunov," and the fairy tales in verse, such as "Ruslan and Ludmila" and "The Tale of Tsar Saltan." Pushkin's writing style is known for its elegance, innovation, and lyricism.

Pushkin's legacy extends beyond his literary works; he played a significant role in shaping the Russian language and contributed to the development of Russian literature in the 19th century. His influence on subsequent generations of writers and poets is immeasurable, and he is often referred to as the "Russian Shakespeare."

 

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