Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Russian playwright and translator
Born
1850
175 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Russia
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A playwright and translator who contributed to the Russian literary scene. Tchaikovsky wrote notable works that include plays and translated works of significant literary figures. His efforts in theater and literature expanded the accessibility of various playwrights and authors to Russian audiences. Tchaikovsky also engaged in collaborations with his brother, who was a prominent composer, enhancing the cultural fabric of the time.
Wrote the play 'The Swan Lake'
Translated works of notable foreign playwrights
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