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Famous Russian writer, Pushkin dies

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Famous Russian writer, Pushkin dies

On January 29, 1837, Pushkin, famous Russian writer died.
Alexander Sergey Uno itch Pushkin was born in 1799 in Moscow. Due to political activities against Tsar in his youth Pushkin was exiled to Kiev and then Odessa, but he continued his activities.
Many believe Pushkin is the greatest poet and founder of new Russian literature.
In 1831, Pushkin created one of his great works ’Boris Bodernev’, which is considered a prodigious development in Russian literature.
In his works Pushkin always stresses on social responsibility of mankind as well as glowing faith in prevail of light over darkness and free will over subjection.

His works have been translated to almost all world’s major languages.

Despite intense censorship under Tsar Rule, Pushkin created his greatest works through1829 to 1836.
In a plot that led to a duel in 1837 Pushkin was severely wounded and died two days later on January 29.
Among his works ’Boris Bodernev’, ’Brass Horse-rider’, ’Poltava’, ’Coffin maker’, ’Shabby bondsman”, ’Hot blow’, ’Black trap’, ’The gipsy’ and ’storm’ can be mentioned.