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Nikolai Gogol is considered the father of Russian realism. He has influenced thousands of writers--but who influenced him? Read about his life in this eBook.

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The legendary Russian biography series, The Lives of Remarkable People, has played a significant role in Russian culture from its inception in 1890 until today.

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