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Lermontov's route from Moscow to the Caucasus

Lermontov's short but brilliant career was connected with several places in Russia where the poet lived, studied, and did battle. He described these places in his work, and there is an entire story associated with each location. In honor of the poet’s 200th birthday, RBTH presents an interactive map of key places associated with Lermontov in Russia.

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Mikhail Lermontov’s 13 demons

Forever young, Lermontov exquisitely haunts the ages

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October 15, 2014