Boris Alekseevitsj Kostrov

Biography

Boris Alekseevitsj Kostrov was a Russian poet whose literary voice emerged during the Soviet period. His work contributed to the poetic traditions of early-to-mid twentieth-century Russian literature, reflecting the concerns and sensibilities of his time.

Kostrov's life was claimed by the Second World War in 1945. Though his poetic legacy may be limited by his early death, he remains a representative figure of the generation of Soviet artists whose potential was cut short by the conflict.