Sergei Yesenin
1895–1925 (age 30)
Biography
Sergei Yesenin was one of Russia's most celebrated poets, whose lyrical and emotionally resonant works captured the spirit of the Russian people and landscape. His poetry, marked by vivid imagery and profound feeling, earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime and secured his place in Russian literary canon.
Yesenin's influence on Russian poetry remains immense, with his works continuing to move readers across generations. He was laid to rest at Vagankovo Cemetery in Moscow, a fitting honor for one of Russia's greatest literary figures.