Vladimir Mayakovski

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A Russian poet and playwright who led Russian Futurism and influenced Soviet literature

proper noun
/vlædɪˈmɪr maɪəˈkɔːvski/

: Vladimir Mayakovski

Vladimir Mayakovski was a prominent voice of the Russian Futurist movement in the early 20th century.

Examples

The poems of Vladimir Mayakovski are studied in Russian literature courses around the world.
Many critics consider Vladimir Mayakovski the most innovative Soviet poet of his time.
Vladimir Mayakovski was known for his revolutionary poetry.
Did Vladimir Mayakovski influence modern Russian literature?
Vladimir Mayakovski was an influential figure in the Russian Futurist movement and is celebrated for his innovative poetry.
Many students explore the works of Vladimir Mayakovski in their studies of Soviet literature.
The legacy of Vladimir Mayakovski continues to inspire poets and writers in contemporary Russia.

Synonyms

Mayakovski

vsVladimir Mayakovski

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A Soviet poet who is a leader of Russian futurism

is the same person but adds playwright role and noted influence in Soviet literature

Surface Forms

Vladimir Mayakovski main

Morphology

Vladimir + Mayakovski

This item is a proper name; knowing the constituent names 'Vladimir' and 'Mayakovski' does not allow a learner to derive the biographical meaning (Russian Soviet poet/playwright, Futurist). Proper nouns are referential and arbitrary rather than compositionally meaningful, so the specific occupational and historical information is unpredictable to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Vladimir Mayakovski was a Russian poet who used loud, dramatic readings and made his lines look like big posters in public. Imagine him shouting poetry in the street and painting bold words on walls; that picture helps you remember why he is seen as a 'bold' and 'leading' voice in early Soviet writing.