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Aleksandr Ostrovsky

playwright

Born: Died: Russian

Alexander Nikolayevich Ostrovsky was a Russian playwright, generally considered the greatest representative of the Russian realistic period. The author of 47 original plays, Ostrovsky "almost single-handedly created a Russian national repertoire." His dramas are among the most widely read and frequently performed stage pieces in Russia.

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Russian playwright

Aleksandr Ostrovsky's Historical Timeline

  1. Aleksandr Ostrovsky is born

    Aleksandr Ostrovsky, Russian playwright, known for russian playwright, was born on 1823-04-12.

  2. Aleksandr Ostrovsky's play "Volki i Ovsty" (Wolves and Sheep) premieres at the Alexandrinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, R

    Aleksandr Ostrovsky's play "Volki i Ovsty" (Wolves and Sheep) premieres at the Alexandrinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, Russia

  3. Aleksandr Ostrovsky's classic play "Without a Dowry" (Bespridannitsa) premieres in Moscow [OS 10 Nov]

    Aleksandr Ostrovsky's classic play "Without a Dowry" (Bespridannitsa) premieres in Moscow [OS 10 Nov]

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aleksandr Ostrovsky born?
Aleksandr Ostrovsky was born on 1823-04-12 (Russian).
What is Aleksandr Ostrovsky known for?
Russian playwright
What historical events involved Aleksandr Ostrovsky?
Aleksandr Ostrovsky was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Aleksandr Ostrovsky is born, Aleksandr Ostrovsky's play "Volki i Ovsty" (Wolves and Sheep) premieres at the Alexandrinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, R, Aleksandr Ostrovsky's classic play "Without a Dowry" (Bespridannitsa) premieres in Moscow [OS 10 Nov].
When did Aleksandr Ostrovsky die?
Aleksandr Ostrovsky died on 1886-01-01.

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