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Aleksey Feofilaktovich Pisemsky: Quick Facts

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Born March 23, 1821 • Russia
Died February 2, 1881 (aged 59) • Moscow • Russia
Notable Works “Gorkaya sudbina” • “Tysyacha dush” • “Vzbalamuchennoye more”

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