Alexander Pushkin - "Ode to Liberty" (The Song of the Free)

Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (1799-1837) is often considered the father of modern Russian literature. His works revolutionized Russian poetry by combining the elegance and sophistication of classical literature with the language and themes of everyday life. Pushkin's poetry spans a wide range of genres, including lyric poetry, narrative poetry, historical poetry, and verse drama.