Nikolai Agnivtsev
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Moscow, Russian Empire
Moscow, Russian Empire
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| Born | April 20, 1888 Moscow, Russian Empire |
| Died | October 29, 1932 Moscow, Russian Empire |
| Genre | poetry and children's books |
Nikolai Yakovlevich Agnivtsev (Russian: Агнивцев, Николай Яковлевич; April 20, 1888 – October 29, 1932), also known as Nikolai Agnivtsev, was a popular Russian poet, writer, and playwright.
Born into a noble family,[1] Agnivtsev's father was a lawyer and chairman of the Judiciary of Russia. During his childhood, he frequently moved from place to place.[2][3]
Agnivtsev began his publishing career in 1908, contributing to various publications including Birzhevyie Vedomosti, Novyi Satirikon, "Солнце России" (The Sun of Russia), and "Столица и усадьба" (Capitol and Estate). In 1917, after working in several cabarets,[4] he established his own hand puppet theater called "Crooked Jimmy" in Saint Petersburg.[5]
Due to the turmoil of the Russian Civil War, Agnivtsev went into exile in Berlin, Germany, from 1921 to 1922.[2] It was during this period that he released his most renowned poetry collections: "Санкт-Петербург" (St. Petersburg) (1921) and "Блистательный Санкт-Петербург" (Brilliant St. Petersburg) (1923), which celebrated the artistic and aristocratic culture of the city.
Upon returning to Russia, Agnivtsev faced difficulties adjusting to the new political and social climate.[6] He engaged in various endeavors such as publishing children's books, writing for magazines, and contributing to the circus.[6] Notable among his children's books are "Чашка чая" (A Cup of Tea), "Винтик-шпунтик" (Screw Cog), "Маленький чёрный Мурзук" (Little Black Murzuk), and "Рикша из Шанхая" (Rickshaw from Shanghai).[7] In 1926, Agnivtsev published his final collection of poems, titled "От пудры до грузовика" (From Powder to Truck).[3]
