To commemorate the 225th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Pushkin, Dr. Andrew Kahn presented an overview of Pushkin's career and works.
The story of how Pushkin became a national writer is full of unlikely twists and moments of intense politicization. During his talk, Dr. Kahn explained how Pushkin became central to Russian culture as a writer who faces East and West.
In the Q&A session, Dr. Kahn discussed Pushkin's African lineage and his international appeal beyond Russia.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Lecture
1:00:25 - Q&A
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This lecture, titled "How Alexander Pushkin Became Russia's National Genius," is part of the Russian History Museum's "Second Saturday" online lecture series. It was presented on June 8, 2024.