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Portrait of Alexander Pushkin, a famous Russian poet, painted in 1827 by artist Orest Kiprensky.

Alexander Pushkin

Alexander Pushkin was a famous writer from Russia. He is often called the greatest Russian poet and the start of modern Russian literature. People love his stories and poems even today.

Pushkin was born in Moscow into a noble family. His great-grandfather, Abram Petrovich Gannibal, was from Africa and had an amazing journey to become part of the Russian royal court. Pushkin grew up speaking French before Russian and started writing poems when he was just 15 years old.

He went to a special school called the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, where he became known for his talent. After school, he moved to St. Petersburg, the capital of the Russian Empire. Pushkin wrote many famous works, like his play Boris Godunov, his novel in verse Eugene Onegin, and the poem Ruslan and Ludmila.

Pushkin’s books and poems are loved by many. His stories have inspired famous musicians and writers. He helped shape the modern Russian language and set high standards for writing. Today, museums and statues honor him in many places around the world.

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A 19th-century portrait drawing of Natalia Pushkina by artist Alexander Brullov.
Portrait of Alexander Pushkin, the famous Russian poet and writer, painted in 1810.
Historical painting of Russian poets Aleksandr Pushkin and Gavrila Derzhavin at the Lyceum in Tsarskoe Selo.
Portrait of a historical figure, Anna Petrovna Kern (also known as Anna Ivanovna Begicheva), a woman from the 19th century.
Portrait of Georges Charles de Heeckeren d'Anthès, a historical figure from the 19th century.
Portrait of Natalia Nikolaevna Pushkina-Lanskaya, painted in 1849 by Ivan Makarov.
Portrait of Natalia Alexandrovna Pushkina, a historical figure from the 1800s.
Portrait of Alexander Pushkin, the famous Russian poet, created in 1837 by artist Thomas Wright.
A historic manor house in Vyazyomy, Moscow Region, Russia.
A bust of the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin in Chernihiv.
A historical coat of arms representing the Pushkin family, showcasing traditional Russian heraldic design.
Portrait of Arina Rodionovna Yakovleva, a nanny who cared for the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.
A postage stamp from Moldova featuring famous writer Alexander Pushkin and Constantin Stamati.

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