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Alexander Pushkin: the Place of the Poet

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Theatre composer Gary Yershon assesses the importance of Pushkin for contemporary poets and novelists in post-Communist Russia and beyond and looks at the historical development of his literary reputation. With Vladimir Ashkenazy, Professor A. Briggs, Elaine Feinstein, Natalia Rubinstein and Lev Loseff, and poetry read by Ralph Fiennes. (R)

Contributors

Presenter:
Gary Yershon
Producer:
Susan Roberts
Interviewee:
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Interviewee:
Professor A. Briggs
Interviewee:
Elaine Feinstein
Interviewee:
Natalia Rubinstein
Interviewee:
Lev Loseff
Reader:
Ralph Fiennes
Source: Radio Times

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