Gavrila Derzhavin

Gavriil (Gavrila) Romanovich Derzhavin (Russian: Гаврии́л (Гаври́ла) Рома́нович Держа́вин, IPA: [ɡɐˈvrilə rɐˈmanəvʲɪtɕ dʲɪrˈʐavʲɪn] ; 14 July 1743 – 20 July 1816) was one of the most highly esteemed Russian poets before Alexander Pushkin, as well as a statesman. Although his works are traditionally considered literary classicism, his best verse is rich with antitheses and conflicting sounds in a way reminiscent of John Donne and other metaphysical poets.

Awards: Order of Saint Anna, 1st class, Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class, Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class, Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, Order of St. Vladimir Education: First Kazan Male Gymnasium

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