Ivan Savvich Nikitin

Ivan Sawwitsch Nikitin (Russian: Иван Саввич Никитин; * 21 Septemberjul / October 3 1824greg in Voronezh, .. .. † 16 Oktoberjul / October 28 1861greg ) was a Russian poet, particularly because of its descriptions of nature became famous for his work. But other motives, such as the description of the sufferings and pains of life characterize the work of Ivan Nikitin, who spent his entire life in his native city of Voronezh.

Life

Ivan Nikitin was born the son of a merchant. His children and youth years were carefree. His father, Savva Jewtichijewitsch was as candles manufacturer and shopkeeper an important citizen of the city. For the life of his son, but he played a fatal role. He was a despotic, restless man. After a denominational school visit Ivan Nikitin entered a seminary. During this time he worked on with the work of Pushkin and Koltsov. The seminar he did not bring to a conclusion, the mother died, his father gave himself up to the alcohol, and then the paternal operation went bankrupt. For Nikitin began a serious stage of life, he worked at an inn and a shop. 1853, the first poems Nikitin were laid. They evoked a lively interest among readers and critics. 1856, the first collection of poems was published Nikitin. Three years later, he succeeded in opening a bookstore. With the establishment of a library that was accessible to everyone, the poet wanted to offer the poorer sections of society the opportunity to read literary works and to acquire these. 1859 deteriorated state of health Nikitin, yet he actively participated in the literary life of his hometown in part, opened Sunday schools, organized matinees. After a severe cold in May 1861, he could not recover and died on October 16, 1861 in Voronezh.

Honors in Voronezh

• In the eponymous Ulitsa Nikitinskaja (German: Nikitinskaja Street) stands in the yard of the house number 19 is a monument from the year 1964.
• The City Library on Ploshchad Lenina (German: Lenin Square ) is named as per IS Nikitin as the Ploshchad Nikitina (German: Nikitin Square) at the intersection of Karla Marxa (German: Karl- Marx-Straße ) with the prospectus Rewoluzii. At this point, the city fathers of 1911 have erected a monument to the poet.