Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev - Russian writer, poet and playwright, was born on November 9, 1818, in Orel, Russia - died September 3, 1883, Bougival, near Paris, France. The years of education at the University of Berlin helped him to realize the importance of the West. He lived in Europe since 1862. Turgenev is known for his realistic, peculiar image of the Russian peasant. He gained fame through a cycle of short stories and essays that criticizes serfdom. His interest in the differences between generations is reflected in the work "Fathers and Sons" (1862). His greatest works were always relevant, had a universal appeal, described elegant love stories and psychological witty portraits of heroes.
Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a Russian realist writer, poet, publicist, playwright, translator. One of the classics of Russian literature, which made the most significant contribution to its development in the second half of the XIX century.
Born: November 9, 1818, Orel
Died: September 3, 1883, Bougival, France
Education: Humboldt University of Berlin (1838 -1841), MORE
Children: Polina Ivanovna Turgeneva