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Lev Natanovich Lunts (1901 – 1924) Russian playwright Stock Photo

RM2RB1JHT–Lev Natanovich Lunts (1901 – 1924) Russian playwright

Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823 - 1886), Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian realistic period. Stock Photo

RM2K03503–Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823 - 1886), Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian realistic period.

ANTON CHEKHOV Russian playwright and writer with his wife Olga Stock Photo

RMB3KYHA–ANTON CHEKHOV Russian playwright and writer with his wife Olga

Ivan Turgenev - portrait. Russian playwright 1818-1883 Stock Photo

RMERHD6R–Ivan Turgenev - portrait. Russian playwright 1818-1883

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 1860 - 1904. Russian playwright and short-story writer. Stock Photo

RMAGNA93–Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 1860 - 1904. Russian playwright and short-story writer.

Anton Chekhov. Portrait of the Russian playwright, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904),1889 Stock Photo

RM2MX7KGR–Anton Chekhov. Portrait of the Russian playwright, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904),1889

Statue of Alexander Valentinovich Vampilov, Russian playwright by Russian sculptor Mikhail Pereyaslavets, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia Stock Photo

RM2A6N269–Statue of Alexander Valentinovich Vampilov, Russian playwright by Russian sculptor Mikhail Pereyaslavets, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia

Vintage photo of Anton Chekhov. 1910 Chekhov reading his play 'The Seagull' to the artists of the Moscow Art Theater. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov was a physician by profession. Stock Photo

RM2NH6F7C–Vintage photo of Anton Chekhov. 1910 Chekhov reading his play 'The Seagull' to the artists of the Moscow Art Theater. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. Along with Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg, Chekhov is often referred to as one of the three seminal figures in the birth of early modernism in the theatre. Chekhov was a physician by profession.

Alexander Sukhovo-Kobylin, Russian playwright, 1850. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMDE2F8T–Alexander Sukhovo-Kobylin, Russian playwright, 1850. Artist: Anon

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), Russian playwright and short story writer, early 20th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMB0KG9P–Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), Russian playwright and short story writer, early 20th century. Artist: Unknown

Tsarevna Natalya Alexeyevna of Russia (1673-1716), Russian playwright, portrait painting in oil on canvas by Ivan Nikitich Nikitin, before 1716 Stock Photo

RM2R7DK9P–Tsarevna Natalya Alexeyevna of Russia (1673-1716), Russian playwright, portrait painting in oil on canvas by Ivan Nikitich Nikitin, before 1716

Modest I. Tchaikovsky - portrait of the Russian playwright and librettist, brother of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 1850-1916. Stock Photo

RMK0R7GH–Modest I. Tchaikovsky - portrait of the Russian playwright and librettist, brother of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 1850-1916.

Anton Chekhov - Russian playwright portrait (1903 or 1904) Stock Photo

RM2M92FBE–Anton Chekhov - Russian playwright portrait (1903 or 1904)

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature Stock Photo

RM2E2H0JP–Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature

Pushkin portrait by Orest Kiprensky, 1827. Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (June 6, 1799 - February 10, 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era, considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. Pushkin was born into Russian nobility in Moscow. He published his first poem at the age of 15, and was widely recognized by the literary establishment by the time of his graduation from the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum. Stock Photo

RMT9510R–Pushkin portrait by Orest Kiprensky, 1827. Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (June 6, 1799 - February 10, 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era, considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. Pushkin was born into Russian nobility in Moscow. He published his first poem at the age of 15, and was widely recognized by the literary establishment by the time of his graduation from the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum.

Grave of Russian playwright Denis Fonvizin at Lazarevskoye Cemetery of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Stock Photo

RMP9104Y–Grave of Russian playwright Denis Fonvizin at Lazarevskoye Cemetery of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Пушкин, tr. Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin ; 6 June [O.S. 26 May] 1799 – 10 February [O.S. 29 January] 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1974. Stock Photo

RM2JMMKCF–Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Пушкин, tr. Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin ; 6 June [O.S. 26 May] 1799 – 10 February [O.S. 29 January] 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1974.

RMANHN33–Chekhov With Tolstoy

Russian poet, writer, playwright and journalist Olga Bergholz, Russia 1960s Stock Photo

RF2WARYGK–Russian poet, writer, playwright and journalist Olga Bergholz, Russia 1960s

Alexander Ostrovsky, Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823 – 1886) Russian playwright Stock Photo

RM2NWEG7F–Alexander Ostrovsky, Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823 – 1886) Russian playwright

Portrait of Nestor Kukolnik (1809-1868); Russian playwright. portrait. 1836. By Karl Bryullov (1799-1852) 
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RM2K02CWE–Portrait of Nestor Kukolnik (1809-1868); Russian playwright. portrait. 1836. By Karl Bryullov (1799-1852) 


NIKOLAI GOGOL (1809-1852) Russian playwright, in an 1840 portrait by Fyodor Moller Stock Photo

RM2B3T6YT–NIKOLAI GOGOL (1809-1852) Russian playwright, in an 1840 portrait by Fyodor Moller

'Anatema' (or Anathema) - play by Russian playwright Leonid Andreyeva (Andreev). Russian actor Kasanov (or Kachanov). Theater Stock Photo

RMERHKM9–'Anatema' (or Anathema) - play by Russian playwright Leonid Andreyeva (Andreev). Russian actor Kasanov (or Kachanov). Theater

Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev,1871 - 1919. Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer. Stock Photo

RMAGNB25–Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev,1871 - 1919. Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer.

Alexander Pushkin. Portrait of the Russian playwright, poet and novelist, Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799-1837) by Orest Kiprensky, 1827 Stock Photo

RM2MY4WWX–Alexander Pushkin. Portrait of the Russian playwright, poet and novelist, Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799-1837) by Orest Kiprensky, 1827

. English: Russian playwright and poet Nikolay Nikolev. before 1815. Unknown 930 Nikolay Nikolev Stock Photo

RMMPBGTD–. English: Russian playwright and poet Nikolay Nikolev. before 1815. Unknown 930 Nikolay Nikolev

RF2C60H1M–Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature

Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian playwright, 1884. Artist: Alexander Lensky Stock Photo

RMDE050T–Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian playwright, 1884. Artist: Alexander Lensky

Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), Russian Playwright and Short Story Writer, Portrait, Stock Photo

RMJ5RMFD–Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), Russian Playwright and Short Story Writer, Portrait,

Statue of the 19th century Russian playwright and dramatist Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823-1886) in Moscow, Russia Stock Photo

RMB673XY–Statue of the 19th century Russian playwright and dramatist Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823-1886) in Moscow, Russia

Modest I. Tchaikovsky - portrait of the Russian playwright and librettist, brother of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 1850-1916. Colourised version. Stock Photo

RMKF0JGN–Modest I. Tchaikovsky - portrait of the Russian playwright and librettist, brother of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 1850-1916. Colourised version.

Vector portrait of a Russian writer. Alexander Ostrovsky was a Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian Stock Vector

RF2HXF0HD–Vector portrait of a Russian writer. Alexander Ostrovsky was a Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian

Photo of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev six months before his death. Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, p Stock Photo

RM2F3M1FJ–Photo of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev six months before his death. Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, p

Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, 1828 – 1910. Russian novelist, short story writer, playwright and essayist. Stock Photo

RMC7HFKF–Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, 1828 – 1910. Russian novelist, short story writer, playwright and essayist.

RMP91048–Grave of Russian playwright Denis Fonvizin at Lazarevskoye Cemetery of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

RM2JMMKCK–Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Пушкин, tr. Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin ; 6 June [O.S. 26 May] 1799 – 10 February [O.S. 29 January] 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1974.

Beijing, China. 29th Jan, 2015. Actors perform during the premiere of Love¡¤Chekhov, a drama to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's birthday, at National Theater of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 29, 2015. © Li Yan/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMEFAA78–Beijing, China. 29th Jan, 2015. Actors perform during the premiere of Love¡¤Chekhov, a drama to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's birthday, at National Theater of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 29, 2015. © Li Yan/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

Alexander Griboyedov (1795-1829), Russian playwright, postage stamp, Russia, USSR, 1959 Stock Photo

RMWA0JEA–Alexander Griboyedov (1795-1829), Russian playwright, postage stamp, Russia, USSR, 1959

RM2RB1JJK–Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 – 1904) Russian playwright and short-story writer

Portrait by Karl Bryullov (1799-1852) of N. V. Kukolnik 1836. Nestor Vasilievich Kukolnik (1809-1868) was a Russian playwright and prose writer of Carpatho-Rusyn origin. Stock Photo

RM2K0E7BG–Portrait by Karl Bryullov (1799-1852) of N. V. Kukolnik 1836. Nestor Vasilievich Kukolnik (1809-1868) was a Russian playwright and prose writer of Carpatho-Rusyn origin.

NIKOLAI GOGOL (1809-1852) Russian playwright, about 1840 Stock Photo

RM2B3BJH5–NIKOLAI GOGOL (1809-1852) Russian playwright, about 1840

RMERH1F4–'Anatema' (or Anathema) - play by Russian playwright Leonid Andreyeva (Andreev). Russian actor Kasanov (or Kachanov). Theater

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 1860 - 1904. Russian physician, dramaturge and author. Stock Photo

RMD975NG–Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, 1860 - 1904. Russian physician, dramaturge and author.

The playwright Alexander Ostrovsky between members of the Russian Playwrights Association. Albumin Photo Stock Photo

RMRMDD18–The playwright Alexander Ostrovsky between members of the Russian Playwrights Association. Albumin Photo

Statue of Russian playwright Ostrovsky (1823 - 1886), outside 'Malyi' Theatre, Teatralnaya Square, Moscow, Russia Stock Photo

RMB1KE86–Statue of Russian playwright Ostrovsky (1823 - 1886), outside 'Malyi' Theatre, Teatralnaya Square, Moscow, Russia

RF2AMF29N–Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature

Ivan Turgenev, Russian author, 1870. Artist: Konstantin Schapiro Stock Photo

RMDDYK92–Ivan Turgenev, Russian author, 1870. Artist: Konstantin Schapiro

Russia - Moscow. Novodjevici Cemetery. Tomb of the Russian playwright Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (Moscow 1823-1886) Stock Photo

RMCP5CRD–Russia - Moscow. Novodjevici Cemetery. Tomb of the Russian playwright Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (Moscow 1823-1886)

RMB670BM–Statue of the 19th century Russian playwright and dramatist Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823-1886) in Moscow, Russia

Anton Chekhov, portrait. Famous Russian playwright. Stock Photo

RMKD6HJF–Anton Chekhov, portrait. Famous Russian playwright.

Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky : Portrait by Vasily Perov . Russian dramatist , playwright , author Stock Photo

RMWHB860–Alexander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky : Portrait by Vasily Perov . Russian dramatist , playwright , author

Portrait of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev - a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator. Illustration of the 19th century. White background. Stock Photo

RF2K2Y00R–Portrait of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev - a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator. Illustration of the 19th century. White background.

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev, 1818 – 1883. Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West. Stock Photo

RM2WXEBWE–Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev, 1818 – 1883. Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature in the West.

Leo Tolstoy (Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy) (1828-1910). Russian writer. Portrait. Engraving by Carretero. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1898. Stock Photo

RM2J3CTD1–Leo Tolstoy (Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy) (1828-1910). Russian writer. Portrait. Engraving by Carretero. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1898.

RM2JMMKCH–Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Пушкин, tr. Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin ; 6 June [O.S. 26 May] 1799 – 10 February [O.S. 29 January] 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1974.

RMEFA9H6–Beijing, China. 29th Jan, 2015. Actors perform during the premiere of Love¡¤Chekhov, a drama to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's birthday, at National Theater of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 29, 2015. © Li Yan/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

RF2DDH0GN–Portrait of Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev - a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator. Illustration of the 19th century. White background.

Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev (1871 – 1919) Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer, Portrait of Andreyev by Ilya Repin Stock Photo

RM2RB1JHR–Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev (1871 – 1919) Russian playwright, novelist and short-story writer, Portrait of Andreyev by Ilya Repin

Aleksander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky. Writer, portrait. 1871. by Vasily Perov (1833-1882). Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823 - 1886) was a Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian realistic period Stock Photo

RM2K02CWJ–Aleksander Nikolaevich Ostrovsky. Writer, portrait. 1871. by Vasily Perov (1833-1882). Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky (1823 - 1886) was a Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian realistic period

ANTON CHEKHOV (1860-1904) Russian playwright and author Stock Photo

RMTRG7JW–ANTON CHEKHOV (1860-1904) Russian playwright and author

Alexander Ostrovsky - Russian playwright 1823-1886, Stock Photo

RMJF7DY4–Alexander Ostrovsky - Russian playwright 1823-1886,

Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, 1799 – 1837. Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. After a contemporary print. Stock Photo

RMP3XB8X–Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, 1799 – 1837. Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. After a contemporary print.

Ludmilla Petrushevskaya (born 26 May 1938) Russian playwright, novelist and author, Moscow (1991). [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2FNEMDR–Ludmilla Petrushevskaya (born 26 May 1938) Russian playwright, novelist and author, Moscow (1991). [automated translation]

Vladimir Mayakovsky on old czech postage stamp Stock Photo

RF2PHA8C0–Vladimir Mayakovsky on old czech postage stamp

RF2AMF2C3–Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature

Vyacheslav Ivanovich Ivanov, Russian poet and philosopher, late 1890s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDE2F0H–Vyacheslav Ivanovich Ivanov, Russian poet and philosopher, late 1890s. Artist: Unknown

Illustration of playwright Anton Chekhov's grave, surrounded by an iron fence stylized to spell out a German idiom, from the satirical Russian publication Signaly (Signals), 1906. () Stock Photo

RMMA99Y1–Illustration of playwright Anton Chekhov's grave, surrounded by an iron fence stylized to spell out a German idiom, from the satirical Russian publication Signaly (Signals), 1906. ()

Vector portrait of a Russian writer. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among Stock Vector

RF2FKDAHP–Vector portrait of a Russian writer. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among

Bronze statue of the Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) in Moscow, Russia Stock Photo

RMB66Y5H–Bronze statue of the Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) in Moscow, Russia

Portrait of Alexander Ostrovsky (1823–1886), Russian playwright. Pierow, Wasilij G. (1833 aut 1834-1882), painter Stock Photo

RM2JWFX5W–Portrait of Alexander Ostrovsky (1823–1886), Russian playwright. Pierow, Wasilij G. (1833 aut 1834-1882), painter

RM2E2H13C–Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature

Fenetre ROSTA', 1920, (Russian State Telegraph Agency) Caricature against the Menchevics by Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) Soviet poet, playwright and draughtsman. Russia USSR Communism Communist Stock Photo

RMMFNR07–Fenetre ROSTA', 1920, (Russian State Telegraph Agency) Caricature against the Menchevics by Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) Soviet poet, playwright and draughtsman. Russia USSR Communism Communist

RMAA0RW2–Konstantin Simonov

RM2JMMKCM–Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Пушкин, tr. Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin ; 6 June [O.S. 26 May] 1799 – 10 February [O.S. 29 January] 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1974.

Beijing, China. 29th Jan, 2015. An actor performs during the premiere of Love¡¤Chekhov, a drama to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's birthday, at National Theater of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 29, 2015. © Li Yan/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMEFAA77–Beijing, China. 29th Jan, 2015. An actor performs during the premiere of Love¡¤Chekhov, a drama to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's birthday, at National Theater of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 29, 2015. © Li Yan/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

Alexander Ostrovsky engraved vector portrait with ink contours. Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian re Stock Vector

RF2G6G9TM–Alexander Ostrovsky engraved vector portrait with ink contours. Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian re

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 – 1904) Russian playwright and writer Stock Photo

RM2Y4JJK6–Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 – 1904) Russian playwright and writer

A.P. Chekhov reads his play Uncle Vanya to the artists of the Art Theater. Photo. 1899. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 - 1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. Stock Photo

RM2K02PPW–A.P. Chekhov reads his play Uncle Vanya to the artists of the Art Theater. Photo. 1899. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 - 1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history.

ANTOPN CHEKOV (1860-1904) Russian playwright and author; about 1900 Stock Photo

RMP6C65D–ANTOPN CHEKOV (1860-1904) Russian playwright and author; about 1900

RMHWRE6X–Ivan Turgenev - portrait. Russian playwright 1818-1883

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev,1818 - 1883. Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright and translator. Stock Photo

RMAGNAFD–Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev,1818 - 1883. Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright and translator.

'Berlin-Mitte, DEU, 17.04.1998, Alexej Schipenko, Russian playwright in the setting of his latest play ''Poljot'' in the barracks of the Deutsches Theater, 17.04.1998, [automated translation]' Stock Photo

RM2FNFNCD–'Berlin-Mitte, DEU, 17.04.1998, Alexej Schipenko, Russian playwright in the setting of his latest play ''Poljot'' in the barracks of the Deutsches Theater, 17.04.1998, [automated translation]'

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer. Digital improved reproduction from Illustrated overview of the life of mankind in the 19th century, 1901 edition, Marx publishing house, St. Petersburg Stock Photo

RM2B21HD7–Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian playwright and short-story writer. Digital improved reproduction from Illustrated overview of the life of mankind in the 19th century, 1901 edition, Marx publishing house, St. Petersburg

RF2AMF2RC–Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev (1818 – 1883) was a Russian novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, translator and popularizer of Russian literature

Ivan Turgenev, Russian author, late 19th century. Artist: Charles Bergamasco Stock Photo

RMBJREBG–Ivan Turgenev, Russian author, late 19th century. Artist: Charles Bergamasco

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Alexander Petrovich Sumarokov (1717 – 1777) was a Russian poet and playwright who single-handedly created classical theatre in Russia, thus assisting Mikhail Lomonosov to inaugurate the reign of classicism in Russian literature. Stock Photo

RM2G6AKCJ–Alexander Petrovich Sumarokov (1717 – 1777) was a Russian poet and playwright who single-handedly created classical theatre in Russia, thus assisting Mikhail Lomonosov to inaugurate the reign of classicism in Russian literature.

RMB66Y7A–Bronze statue of the Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) in Moscow, Russia

Portrait of Aleksander Ostrowski (1823-1886), a Russian playwright; Pierow, Vasily G. (1833 cars 1834-1882); 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);Russian painting, men, portraits, men's portraits Stock Photo

RM2WP6GXF–Portrait of Aleksander Ostrowski (1823-1886), a Russian playwright; Pierow, Vasily G. (1833 cars 1834-1882); 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);Russian painting, men, portraits, men's portraits

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - December 01.2018: Monument to Russian playwright A. Ostrovsky Near the Maly Theatre (Moscow) on Theater Square Stock Photo

RFRB20HK–MOSCOW, RUSSIA - December 01.2018: Monument to Russian playwright A. Ostrovsky Near the Maly Theatre (Moscow) on Theater Square

Fenetre ROSTA', 1920, (Russian State Telegraph Agency) Caricature on the Red Army by Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) Soviet poet, playwright and draughtsman. Russia USSR Communism Communist Stock Photo

RMMFNR0A–Fenetre ROSTA', 1920, (Russian State Telegraph Agency) Caricature on the Red Army by Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) Soviet poet, playwright and draughtsman. Russia USSR Communism Communist

Set of commemorative coin 1 ruble USSR from 1990, shows Anton Chekhov, russian playwright and short story writer (1860-1904) Stock Photo

RF2JMA0JM–Set of commemorative coin 1 ruble USSR from 1990, shows Anton Chekhov, russian playwright and short story writer (1860-1904)

RM2JMMKCR–Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Пушкин, tr. Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin ; 6 June [O.S. 26 May] 1799 – 10 February [O.S. 29 January] 1837) was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. Old Vintage postcard of the USSR, 1974.

RMEFA9H8–Beijing, China. 29th Jan, 2015. Actors perform during the premiere of Love¡¤Chekhov, a drama to commemorate the 155th anniversary of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov's birthday, at National Theater of China in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 29, 2015. © Li Yan/Xinhua/Alamy Live News

Anton Chekhov engraved vector portrait with ink contours. Russian playwright and short-story writer, who is considered to be among the greatest writer Stock Vector

RF2G6G8WW–Anton Chekhov engraved vector portrait with ink contours. Russian playwright and short-story writer, who is considered to be among the greatest writer