Nikolai Gumilyov. The life of the executed poet. Polushin V.

The life of the poet Nikolai Gumilyov (1886-1921) could become a brilliant plot for an adventurous novel, if it had not ended in Russian tragic-from the enemy’s bullet.

The book “Nikolai Gumilyov. The life of the executed poet ”of the famous poet, writer and candidate of philological sciences Vladimir Polushin is the result of many years of search and work of the author in archives. It is based on rich documentary, memoir and epistolary materials. In this publication, corrected and supplemented, previously unknown unique photos related to the life of the poet are given.

, on the basis of the materials found, the author debunks some of the prevailing myths associated with the life and execution of N. S. Gumilyov. The documented date of execution of the poet is indicated.

The book was awarded all -Russian awards: the Holy Prince Alexander Nevsky and N. S. Gumilyov. Designed for a wide circle of all who are interested in the life and work of one of the most outstanding poets of the Silver Age.