Alexander Griboedov Writer

The hope of Russian diplomacy, a brilliantly educated person, the author of the famous play – “Gore ot Uma” (“The sorrow by the brains”). He could be the country intellectual leader, but he was killed during the riot, when Russian embassy was fired in Persia (Iran).

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Anyway, you can find his only play in repertoire of any Russian dramatic theatre. Every year somebody of the famous theatre producers restyles this play and they get the “house full” notices. The play is about a person who is thinking much on his own existence and the way he can improve himself and society. Thus the hero is a rich noble and the action takes place in the 19th century – the story of the individual who can’t follow the beaten way of life is still interesting for modern people.