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Quote by Anna Akhmatova

“Poems are my link with the times, with the new life of my people.”

Quote by Anna Akhmatova

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Anna Akhmatova (June 23, 1889 – March 5, 1966) was one of the most prominent Russian poets of the 20th century. Known for her profound emotions and exquisite artistic skills, she is often referred to as the 'nightingale of Russian poetry'. more

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