Remarkable Russian Individuals

By: Richard Monk
Submitted: 2007-01-17 11:29:51
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Russia is an amazing country with a long and complex history. A number remarkable individuals have come from the country and here are some highlights.

Russia has been famous (and infamous) throughout the centuries for many different reasons. As a home to the bitter cold exile of Siberia, the numerous different imperial reigns of the czars and czarinas, and a cultural cross between Asia and Europe, Russia is a place of mystery. Known in recent times as the home of communism and our foe in the Cold War, Russia has also had many famous residents. Here are some of the many ones that have impacted the world.

One of the world's most famous composers was born and raised in Russia. Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was the composer of many different operas, and his haunting melodies and prolific amount of work have made his name be as common as those of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. With such impressive works as “The Nutcracker”, “Sleeping Beauty” and “Eugene Onegin”, Tchaikovsky brought his delicate balance of storytelling and memorable songs to the entire world. He performed with his orchestra throughout the world, and died of cholera at the age of 53.

Another of the many famous Russian people was Alexander Pushkin, the illustrious writer and poet. Pushkin (1799-1837) was a lyrical poet who came from an impoverished family. He fought through the poverty, and was able to attend the Tsarskoe Selo Lyceum, which was aimed at educating the elite of Russia. His first poem was published when he was just 15 (in 1814), and he wrote his large play, “Eugene Onegin” starting at the age of 24. He died during a duel with a French loyalist, Dantes, in 1837.

A final look at the famous Russian people in history brings us to another writer, the playwright Anton Chekhov (1860-1904). Chekhov's many plays, such as “The Cherry Orchard” and “Three Sisters” are staged in every region of Russia to this day. Using his life experiences, Chekhov was able to craft dramatic works that influence writers to this day. In his works, he was able to show personal conflict, through direct dialogue and intense imagery. His plays, while well loved by his country and the rest of the world alike, were not even Chekhov's chosen vocation – he never professed to be a playwright. He died of a heart attack at age 44.

The many different Russians who have helped to shape the literary and music worlds are still incredibly important today. Without their valuable contributions, our artistic universe would be missing some of its brightest stars.

Richard Monk is with http://www.factsmonk.com - a site with facts about everything.

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