Famous poets: list. Russian poets that everyone should know

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Poetry is an amazing area of creativity. Obeying a special rhythm, the words are combined into a single whole that carries beauty in itself. There is an opinion that poetry as a genre is not modern, but a whole constellation of talents of the 21st century refutes it, proving once again that Russian poetry is not only Pushkin and Lermontov. Russian poetry does not end with Brodsky and Yevtushenko, but lives and develops to this day.

The list of famous poets, famous musicians or the most important politicians is not the ultimate truth. When compiling such lists, they are usually guided by popular opinions or polls. But you can use such lists, because in any case they reflect at least part of the big picture.

Among the names of Russian poets that everyone should know are not only classics, but also poets of the Silver Age, and poets of the sixties. Their names are in school textbooks on literature and encyclopedias, and their poems are taught from kindergarten. They have made a seriouscontribution not only to poetry, but also to Russian culture as a whole.

1. Pushkin Alexander Sergeevich.
2. Tyutchev Fedor Ivanovich.
3. Lermontov Mikhail Yurievich.
4. Fet Afanasy Afanasyevich.
5. Nekrasov Nikolay Alekseevich.
6. Bunin Ivan Alekseevich.
7. Alexander Alexandrovich Blok.
8. Akhmatova Anna Andreevna.
9. Pasternak Boris Leonidovich.
10. Tsvetaeva Marina Ivanovna.
11. Mayakovsky Vladimir Vladimirovich.
12. Yesenin Sergey Aleksandrovich.
13. Brodsky Joseph Aleksandrovich.
14. Voznesensky Andrey Andreevich.
15. Evtushenko Yevgeny Aleksandrovich.

Pushkin Alexander Sergeevich (1799–1837)

"The sun of Russian poetry" - so Odoevsky wrote about him in the notice of the death of the great poet. Contemporaries recognized the genius of Pushkin during his lifetime. He not only became the founder of the variety of genres of classical Russian poetry, but also the creator of the most beautiful literary Russian language. Many talented poets followed in the footsteps of Pushkin and were able to achieve fame and recognition. The poems of Alexander Sergeevich are known and loved not only in Russia. World fame brought him love poems, beautiful fairy tales and sharp epigrams. The novel in verse "Eugene Onegin" is one of the most widely read works in the world.

Tyutchev Fedor Ivanovich (1803–1873)

Poet-thinker and great Russian lyricist, creator of the famous phrase: "Russia cannot be understood with the mind." Tyutchev admired Pushkin and dedicated poems to him. And it was Pushkin who didFyodor Ivanovich became famous by publishing his poems in the Sovremennik magazine. Tyutchev himself, having written more than 400 works, considered himself a non-professional and was skeptical about his work. From his youth, he wrote touching poems about his native nature, considering it the most beautiful miracle on Earth. Tyutchev is also famous for his translations of Greek poets.

Lermontov Mikhail Yurievich (1814–1841)

The star of Russian poetry, the poet who wrote countless beautiful poems, left in the prime of life. Lermontov's work is permeated with loneliness and striving for an unattainable ideal. His poems, even the most passionate and rebellious, are covered with light sadness. His ballads and elegies have been translated into many languages of the world. The Russian emperor believed that Mikhail Yuryevich could be compared with Pushkin with his talent, but he passed away too early. The names Pushkin and Lermontov were forever inscribed in the history of Russian poetic classics.

Fet Afanasy Afanasyevich (1820–1892)

Despite a difficult life, Fet from his youth wrote good poems that both children and adults liked. Sincerity and warmth, penetrating his work, left a noticeable mark in Russian poetry. His poems formed the basis of famous romances. Afanasy Afanasyevich himself called himself a soldier, horse breeder, poet and translator. His life was filled with creativity, friendship with Leo Tolstoy and caring for the estate. Fet's contemporaries, famous poets of Russia, Turgenev, Tolstoy, Nekrasov, admired the poetics and musicality of poetryFeta.

Nekrasov Nikolai Alekseevich (1821–1878)

Being the son of a we althy landowner, Nekrasov became a singer of folk sorrows. In his poems - compassion for a simple Russian man. An amazing fact: fans recognized Nekrasov's talent in the content of his poems, but most believed that his style was clumsy, and there was little artistry in poetry. His works differed from the poems of classical poets in form and melody. Only later the genius of Nekrasov and his innovative ideas in poetry were appreciated.

Bunin Ivan Alekseevich (1870–1883)

One of the brightest representatives of Russian poetry, incorporating the best features of the classics. His poems are full of atmosphere and images. He considered himself more a poet than a writer, although his prose is no less famous than his poetry. Ivan Andreevich wrote about what he lived. The themes of his work were life itself and the joy of being, childhood and youth, loneliness and longing. For his invaluable contribution to literature, Bunin was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1913.

Blok Alexander Alexandrovich (1880–1921)

Famous Russian poets are not limited to the classics. Alexander Blok - one of the star poets of the Silver Age - began writing poetry at the age of 5. Over the years of life and creativity, he was able to achieve perfection in creativity. Alexander Alexandrovich Blok - a symbolist poet, was the idol of young intellectuals of the 20s of the XX century. His poems possessed not only the beauty of the artistic word andforms, but also the incredible power of suggestion and influence. Blok was not only a poet, but also a talented writer and literary critic. He lived at the turn of two centuries and two different eras, which is why his legacy is incredibly multifaceted and forever inscribed in the history of Russian literature.

Akhmatova Anna Andreevna (1889–1966)

She was called the nymph of the Acmeists and the soul of the Silver Age. She wrote about love, different, sensual and sublime, and all her poems were full of drama. Works of different forms, equally talented, made her a star among poets. Anna Akhmatova aroused the admiration of her fans and the condemnation of the authorities, but she did not bend under the weight of fame or accusations, remaining true to her heart. The most famous Akhmatova brought the collection "Rosary".

Pasternak Boris Leonidovich (1890–1960)

Not everyone can quote Pasternak's poems. But it is worth remembering the famous songs “No one will be in the house”, “The candle burned” (or “Winter night”), “I am over, but you are alive” (or “Wind”), written by Boris Leonidovich. The poet's talent was recognized all over the world, as evidenced by the Nobel Prize in Literature. But in the homeland, the Soviet government did not accept and condemned Pasternak, despite his ardent faith in the revolution. In his work, the poet managed to combine physical and spiritual nature, a flight of fantasy and gray everyday life. The works of Shakespeare translated by Pasternak are still considered canonical.

Tsvetaeva Marina Ivanovna (1892–1941)

The great Russian poetess Marina Tsvetaeva lived and breathed love. All her poems were about love, permeated with love. Every movement of her soul was reflected in her work. They talk about such people - they cannot but write about them. And Tsvetaeva wrote poems about herself and her heart, dedicated poems to her beloved and dear people. Today, her work occupies a special place in Russian literature. As she prophesied, her poems, “like precious wines”, have come. Tsvetaeva's poems are read and studied as a confession of the famous poetess not only in Russia, but all over the world.

Mayakovsky Vladimir Vladimirovich (1893–1930)

Singer of the people's revolution, poet and playwright, screenwriter, film director, film actor, artist, editor - all this is about one of the brightest poets of the 20th century. Critics still argue about Mayakovsky's work, not knowing whether to rank him among the greatest geniuses or among talented mediocrities. The poet Vladimir Kornilov called Mayakovsky's work poetic electricity. And this electricity was present in everything - in the torn lines of the ladder, in crazy loves, in the passion with which the poet threw himself into everything: from singing the revolution to gambling. Bold, extraordinary Vladimir Mayakovsky, a famous poet, known far beyond the borders of his homeland.

Yesenin Sergei Alexandrovich (1895–1925)

Yesenin's work is so large-scale and multifaceted that it cannot be described in a few words. Emotional verses or poems full of amazing vitality, filled with melancholy andlonging, tearing the soul with their hopelessness. Yesenin was controversial not only in poetry. His life was like a boat on a stormy sea. A rebel and a bully, he knew how to subtly feel and sing of true love. It is known that Yesenin and Mayakovsky could not stand each other and often criticized, while recognizing the undoubted talent of the opponent.

Brodsky Joseph Aleksandrovich (1940–1996)

Speaking of the famous poets of Russia, one cannot fail to mention Joseph Brodsky. The poet received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1986, but was persecuted and persecuted in his homeland. Brodsky called Anna Akhmatova, Marina Tsvetaeva, Osip Mandelstam, Wisten Auden and Robert Frost his teachers. Brodsky's poetry was a reflection of his philosophy, his freedom of spirit. But the difficult life circumstances could not but affect, and the poems acquired a shade of tragedy, pain, and perishability. Brodsky is considered one of the most famous dissident poets.

Voznesensky Andrei Andreevich (1933–2010)

The representative of the poets of the sixties, Andrei Voznesensky, like many of his brothers in the shop, could not boast of love and respect for the authorities. His work was called abstract nonsense, epigrams were written on him and caricatures were drawn. But the poet was able to retain the talent to see the fine lines of the soul and write in such a way as to touch every living feeling of the reader. Based on the works of Voznesensky, performances are staged, songs and romances are written. The rock opera "Juno and Avos" also has a libretto written byVoznesensky.

Yevtushenko Yevgeny Alexandrovich (1932–2017)

The author of the famous lines: "A poet in Russia is more than a poet" dedicated his work to Russia. An innate sense of citizenship, unity with the people can be traced in many of his poems. He was considered the poet of his time. He sensitively perceived all trends and influences. But Yevtushenko also wrote lyrical poems, touching and poignant. To date, Evgeny Yevtushenko is one of the most beloved poets of our time in Russia.

Many may argue that the famous poets are not only 15 people whose name is on everyone's lips. Today's reader will definitely remember Vladimir Vysotsky, Eduard Asadov, Vera Polozkova. But Russian culture is rich in talents, and one list, even the longest one, is not enough to cover all the wonderful creators of the past and present. Here are some of the most famous and popular poets of Russia.