Ο Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin (Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin, 1799-1837) was one of the most important Russian poets and writers and is considered the founder of modern Russian literature. He was born in St. Petersburg and came from an aristocratic family. His literary career belonged to poetry, theatre, and prose, and his works had a profound influence on Russian language and culture. Among his most famous works are the poems “Genesis” and “Eugene Onegin”, which is considered one of the masterpieces of Russian literature.

He is credited with the formation of the modern Russian language and a significant influence on the development of Russian culture.

Pushkin served as a civil servant in Russia and actively participated in the social life of his time.

Regarding his involvement with Freemasonry, it is widely known that Pushkin was a Freemason. His membership of the Masonic Brotherhood was part of his involvement in the intellectual and social movements of his time, where Freemasonry played an important role in shaping Russian thought and politics in the early 19th century.

Pushkin was introduced to Freemasonry in the early 1820s, at the age of 20, in the The Lodge of the Twelve Apostles (sometimes also referred to as the Lodge of the Twelve), which was known for its intellectual orientation and its association with revolutionary and reformist ideas.

His participation coincides with a period of growing political unrest in Russia. But, together with his interactions with other key intellectuals and reformers, it reflects his general engagement with Enlightenment ideas, social justice and political reform. His poetry and works often contained subtle critiques of Russian society and political system, which resonated with the liberal ideas promoted by many Freemasons of his time.

Pushkin’s short life was marked by his tragic fate. He was killed in a duel in 1837 at the age of 37, leaving behind a vast literary oeuvre that continues to inspire generations.