BIOGRAPHICAL FEATURES OF A.S. PUSHKIN

Author shows Russian poet Pushkin as the unigue person that contains main traits of Russian culture. Author shows that Pushkin is the most significant person, who brought fame of Russa, Its culture, traditions and habits. In the history of every nation, from time to time, and, as a rule, extremely rarely, there appear such unique personalities in whom the mentality of the people and the characteristic features of its culture are focused to the maximum degree. There is every reason to believe that Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin rightfully belongs among such iconic figures who vividly and convincingly represent Russia. Pushkin. It is no coincidence that the unveiling of a monument to the poet in 1880 in Moscow on Strastnaya Square became an event of national significance. It was the first monument in Russia erected in honor of a cultural figure.