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Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia

1 min read·rus. Кому на Руси жить хорошо · 1879

Style and Technique

«Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia» is a poem written by Nikolai Nekrasov. In his work, the author uses a blend of lyrical and epic poetry to tell the story of the life and fate of the Russian people, setting it apart from the classical works of that time. Nekrasov pays special attention to the plight of the peasants, using elements of social criticism, which was innovative for the literature of that era. The language of the poem is imbued with the spirit of the people, often using dialect words and expressions, giving the work a unique authenticity and emotional resonance. The structure of the work alternates scenes from the lives of different characters, creating a multifaceted portrait of Russian reality at that time.

Who Can Be Happy and Free in Russia
Date of publication: 23 May 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
———Original title: rus. Кому на Руси жить хорошо · 1879
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