Aleksandr Sergeyevich Griboyedov

Alexander Sergeyevich Griboyedov (Russian: Александр Сергеевич Грибоедов) was a Russian diplomat, playwright, poet, and composer. Born on January 15, 1795 in Moscow, he considered literature to be his life's main vocation. From childhood, Griboyedov was fortunate with his tutors - his governeurs were talented and renowned individuals. Even as a child, the future playwright spoke several foreign languages and could play the piano. In 1802, he enrolled at the Moscow University boarding school. The young man excelled in his studies, …