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“In my blood there is no Jewish blood. In their callous rage, all anti-Semites must hate me now as a Jew. For that reason I am a true Russian.”

Quote by Yevgeny Yevtushenko

Book:Early Poems

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This volume compiles a selection of poems written by the author in their early career, showcasing their early style and thematic concerns. more

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Yevgeny Yevtushenko

Yevgeny Yevtushenko was a renowned Russian poet, born on July 18, 1932, and passed away on April 1, 2017. His poetry, which extensively covered social, political, and philosophical themes, was deeply loved by readers in Russia and around the world. more

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