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Which other Russian poet was Yesenin friends with?

  • Pushkin

  • Mayakovsky

  • Lermontov

  • Tolstoy

Answer

Mayakovsky, recognized for his bold poetic style, shared a friendship with Yesenin. Both poets belonged to different poetic movements, with Yesenin deeply attached to the traditional imagery of peasant life, while Mayakovsky embraced the innovations of urban futurism. Despite their stylistic disparities, their mutual admiration and camaraderie left an indelible mark on Russian poetry.
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