Born in Russia Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin 1799-1837 is considered the greatest Russian poet and one of the founders of modern Russian literature He was a pioneer in the use of colloquial language creating a narrative style that blends romance drama and satire His work The Captains Daughter offers a faithful portrayal of Russian life in the 18th century as well as the popular revolt that nearly shook the imperial throne of Catherine the Great T...