Mikhail Zagoskin
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Mikhail Nikolayevich Zagoskin , (July 25, 1789 – July 5, 1852), was a Russia
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n writer. Author of social comedies, historical novels.

Zagoskin was born in the village of Ramzay in Penza Oblast
Penza Oblast
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. His notable works include:
  • Roslavlev, or Russians in 1812 —A historical novel influenced by Walter Scott
    Walter Scott
    Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time....

    , 1831
  • Moscow and Moscovites —A collection of stories, 1842–1850
  • The Three Suitors

He died in Moscow
Moscow
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English translations

  • The Young Muscovite; or, The Poles in Russia, in three volumes, Cochrane and McCrone, London, 1834. from Google Books
  • Tales of Three Centuries, Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1891. from Archive.org
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