А. А. Пушкину Plaque

Did Pushkin prefer his tea with a touch of gossip? We’re standing before the A. A. Pushkin Plaque, a tribute to more than just the great poet. It marks a location brimming with literary history, intertwined with whispers of famous names and clandestine meetings. The plaque itself commemorates a specific event: the last meeting between Pushkin and Adam Mickiewicz, the renowned Polish poet, in 1830. This powder-blue building behind the A. A. Pushkin Plaque, dating back to the turn of the 19th century, once belonged to Lavrenty Ober. Ober, of French descent, hosted gatherings of prominent writers. Pushkin, throughout the 1820s and 1830s, frequented this salon. The A. A. Pushkin Plaque, nestled between two first-floor windows, serves as a constant reminder of these literary encounters. Pushkin and Mickiewicz’s friendship, though brief, left its mark. They met in Moscow in 1826 and continued to interact for the next three years, in both Moscow and St. Petersburg. Their mutual admiration is evident in their writings. Mickiewicz even gifted Pushkin a collection of Byron’s works, influencing Pushkin’s own writing. Some believe that the improvisational poet in Pushkin’s “Egyptian Nights” is inspired by Mickiewicz. He captivated Russian society with his spontaneous verses. The A. A. Pushkin Plaque is a testament to these two poets, their shared passion for literature, and the vibrant literary scene of 19th-century Moscow. It’s a window into a world of creativity, friendship, and the enduring power of words.