Aleksey Koltsov
Russian poet and author of folk songs
Born
1808
217 years ago
Died
October 19th, 1842
182 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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Aleksey Koltsov was a prominent Russian poet and author recognized for contributions to 19th-century Russian literature. Born in 1803, he worked as a serf and spent time in Moscow where he flourished as a poet. His works often depicted the lives of ordinary Russian people, intertwined with themes of fate and love. Koltsov became famous for his folk songs and lyrical poetry, reflecting the struggles and joys of common life. His poetry captured the spirit of the Russian countryside and folk traditions. He died in 1842, leaving behind a legacy that contributed to the richness of Russian literary heritage.
Published a collection of poems titled 'Songs of the Russian People'
Created lyrics expressing peasant life and Russian folklore
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