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Sergey Gorodetsky

1884 – 1967

Russian poet

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About Sergey Gorodetsky

Lived 1884 – 1967 (aged 83). Sergey Gorodetsky was a Russian poet, writer, translator, painter, playwright and literary critic.

Sergey Gorodetsky and his wife. Portrait by Ilya Repin

Sergey Mitrofanovich Gorodetsky (; – June 8, 1967) was a Russian poet. He was one of the founders (together with Nikolay Gumilev) of "Guild of Poets" . He was born in Saint Petersburg, and died in Obninsk.

Gorodetsky entered the literary scene as a Symbolist, developing friendships with Alexander Blok, Vyacheslav Ivanov, and Valery Briusov. Following his brief stint with Symbolists, Gorodetsky began to associate with younger poets, forming the Acmeist group with Nikolai Gumilev, Anna Akhmatova, and Osip Mandelshtam. Subsequently, abandoning yet another group, he welcomed the Bolshevik revolution as a Soviet poet.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Saint Petersburg 6th gymnasium
Employers
Maxim Gorky Literature Institute
Awards
Order of the Badge of Honour
Also known as
Sergey Mitrofanovich Gorodetsky

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sergey Gorodetsky?

Russian poet (1884-1967)

When was Sergey Gorodetsky born?

Sergey Gorodetsky was born on 5 January 1884 in Saint Petersburg.

When did Sergey Gorodetsky die?

Sergey Gorodetsky died on 7 June 1967 in Obninsk.

What was Sergey Gorodetsky's occupation?

Sergey Gorodetsky was a poet, writer, translator, painter, playwright and literary critic.

What nationality was Sergey Gorodetsky?

Sergey Gorodetsky was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sergey Gorodetsky

· Wikidata: Q2072175

· DBpedia: Sergey Gorodetsky

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