Russia/ Ussr year 1937 stamp Pushkin 80k MNH

Russia/ Ussr year 1937 stamp Pushkin 80k ☀ MNH**

Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799–1837) is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets and writers in Russian literature.

Pushkin was born on June 6, 1799, in Moscow, Russia, into a noble family with a rich cultural heritage. He received a privileged upbringing, with exposure to literature, languages, and the arts from an early age. He attended prestigious schools and showed early talent in writing poetry. Pushkin began his literary career while still a student, and his first major poem, “Ruslan and Ludmila,” was published in 1820. His early works already demonstrated his exceptional command of language, vivid imagination, and keen observations of human nature.

Perhaps Pushkin’s most famous work is the novel in verse “Eugene Onegin,” which he began writing in 1823 and completed in 1831. The novel tells the story of a bored and cynical young nobleman, Eugene Onegin, and his interactions with various characters in Russian high society. It is celebrated for its psychological depth, social commentary, and innovative use of the Russian language.

Pushkin’s influence on Russian literature and culture cannot be overstated. He inspired generations of writers and poets who followed him, including Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Anna Akhmatova. Pushkin’s works continue to be celebrated for their timeless themes, captivating storytelling, and linguistic brilliance.

Pushkin’s life was tragically cut short when he died in a duel on January 29, 1837, at the age of 37. The circumstances surrounding his death, resulting from a dispute over his wife’s honor, added a layer of romanticism and martyrdom to his legacy.