Yevgeny Garshin
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Yevgeny Garshin (August 27, 1860 -1931) was a Russian teacher, novelist, publisher, director of the Commercial College in Taganrog
(1901), younger brother of the Russian writer Vsevolod Garshin
.
of Yekaterinoslav Government. In 1884 Yevgeny Garshin graduated from the Faculty for History and Philology at the Saint Petersburg University. Since 1886 he lectured Russian literature at various gymnasiums of Saint Petersburg
.
Chekhov Circle and Chekhov Museum in Taganrog
Around 1900 Garshin moved to Taganrog
, where he was appointed director of the Taganrog Commercial College in 1901. In 1904, soon after death of Anton Chekhov
, he initiated the creation of the Chekhov Circle. He was elected chairman of that circle and submitted an application to the Taganrog City Council, soliciting municipal acquisition of the birth house of Anton Chekhov in Taganrog
. The memorial plate was placed in 1910. This further led to creation of the Chekhov Museum Birthhouse of Anton Chekhov in 1926, following the municipal acquisition in 1915. It is noteworthy that before moving to Taganrog, Garshin criticized earlier works by Anton Chekhov
. Though living in his home city he became one of Chekhov's fans and made a lot to commemorate the writer.
. After his departure, the Chekhov Circle officially existed until 1920, but was gradually losing its importance with inauguration of the Chekhov Library and Museum in 1914. Very little is known about the life of Yevgeny Garshin in the Soviet period. He died in Leningrad
in 1931.
Yevgeny Garshin is known for his small books Novgorod Antiquities(1892), Russian Literature of the 19th century(1891), Social Importance of the Archaeology (1888), Three Poems (1889), Children-Crusaders (1891) and many more. He also published several articles in Istoricheskiy Vestnik (Historical Bulletin), Russkoe Bogatstvo, Zvezda (Star), Russkaya Shkola (Russian School) and other bulletins.
Taganrog
Taganrog is a seaport city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the north shore of Taganrog Bay , several kilometers west of the mouth of the Don River. Population: -History of Taganrog:...
(1901), younger brother of the Russian writer Vsevolod Garshin
Vsevolod Garshin
Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin ; was a Russian author of short stories.- Life :When Garshin was seven years old, he witnessed his father commit suicide.During the Russo-Turkish War, Garshin,...
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Early years
Yevgeny Mikhailovich Garshin was born in 1860 in BahmutBahmut
Bahmut is a commune in Călăraşi district, Moldova. It is composed of two villages, Bahmut and Bahmut station....
of Yekaterinoslav Government. In 1884 Yevgeny Garshin graduated from the Faculty for History and Philology at the Saint Petersburg University. Since 1886 he lectured Russian literature at various gymnasiums of Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
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Chekhov Circle and Chekhov Museum in TaganrogTaganrogTaganrog is a seaport city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the north shore of Taganrog Bay , several kilometers west of the mouth of the Don River. Population: -History of Taganrog:...
Around 1900 Garshin moved to TaganrogTaganrog
Taganrog is a seaport city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the north shore of Taganrog Bay , several kilometers west of the mouth of the Don River. Population: -History of Taganrog:...
, where he was appointed director of the Taganrog Commercial College in 1901. In 1904, soon after death of Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian physician, dramatist and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics...
, he initiated the creation of the Chekhov Circle. He was elected chairman of that circle and submitted an application to the Taganrog City Council, soliciting municipal acquisition of the birth house of Anton Chekhov in Taganrog
Taganrog
Taganrog is a seaport city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the north shore of Taganrog Bay , several kilometers west of the mouth of the Don River. Population: -History of Taganrog:...
. The memorial plate was placed in 1910. This further led to creation of the Chekhov Museum Birthhouse of Anton Chekhov in 1926, following the municipal acquisition in 1915. It is noteworthy that before moving to Taganrog, Garshin criticized earlier works by Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was a Russian physician, dramatist and author who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short stories in history. His career as a dramatist produced four classics and his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics...
. Though living in his home city he became one of Chekhov's fans and made a lot to commemorate the writer.
Literary legacy
In 1911, Yevgeny Garshin left Taganrog for SimferopolSimferopol
-Russian Empire and Civil War:The city was renamed Simferopol in 1784 after the annexation of the Crimean Khanate to the Russian Empire by Catherine II of Russia. The name Simferopol is derived from the Greek, Συμφερόπολις , translated as "the city of usefulness." In 1802, Simferopol became the...
. After his departure, the Chekhov Circle officially existed until 1920, but was gradually losing its importance with inauguration of the Chekhov Library and Museum in 1914. Very little is known about the life of Yevgeny Garshin in the Soviet period. He died in Leningrad
Leningrad
Leningrad is the former name of Saint Petersburg, Russia.Leningrad may also refer to:- Places :* Leningrad Oblast, a federal subject of Russia, around Saint Petersburg* Leningrad, Tajikistan, capital of Muminobod district in Khatlon Province...
in 1931.
Yevgeny Garshin is known for his small books Novgorod Antiquities(1892), Russian Literature of the 19th century(1891), Social Importance of the Archaeology (1888), Three Poems (1889), Children-Crusaders (1891) and many more. He also published several articles in Istoricheskiy Vestnik (Historical Bulletin), Russkoe Bogatstvo, Zvezda (Star), Russkaya Shkola (Russian School) and other bulletins.