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Fyodor Ivanovich Tyutchev

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Fyodor Ivanovich Tyutchev – a Russian poet-philosopher, lyric poet, translator, diplomat and civil servant (from 1865 a Privy Councillor), a conservative publicist. The future poet was born into a noble family in the Oryol Governorate. A serf peasant, Khlopov, who recognized the young Tyutchev's poetic talent, played a significant role in shaping his personality. Tyutchev received an excellent home education, mastered German, French, Ancient Greek, Latin and the basics of versification.

In 1810 the Tyutchev family moved to Moscow, but the War of 1812 interrupted their peaceful life. After the war, the young Tyutchev continued his studies and attended lectures by the literary critic Merzlyakov. At 18 Fyodor Tyutchev became a member of the Society of Lovers of Russian Literature and published his first translation – "The Epistle of Horace to Maecenas". Thanks to his outstanding abilities, he graduated early from Moscow University and entered the Collegium of Foreign Affairs. The next 22 years Tyutchev devoted to diplomatic work in Germany.

Tyutchev's work can be conventionally divided into several periods. The first (1810–1820) laid the foundation, and the second (1820–1840) was marked by the synthesis of Russian lyric poetry and European Romanticism. It was in this period that the poems "I Love a Thunderstorm in Early May" and "Summer Evening" were written. The third period (1850–1870) was devoted to political themes, so Tyutchev's works were not published. At the same time Tyutchev ended his diplomatic career, which harmed his standing and deprived him of the title of chamberlain.

After returning to Russia, Tyutchev managed to interest the tsar with his political works and returned to high society. Having been appointed senior censor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he associated with prominent writers, including Belinsky. In the 1850s, a close friendship with Foreign Minister Gorchakov allowed Tyutchev to exert significant influence on Russia's foreign policy. However, failures in later years undermined his health and strength. Tyutchev died at the age of 69 and was buried in Saint Petersburg.