Dmitry Khvostov date of birth:
July 30, 1757
How old was Dmitry Khvostov when died?
78
Where was Dmitry Khvostov born?
Saint Petersburg, Russia
When did Dmitry Khvostov die?
November 2, 1835
Where did Dmitry Khvostov die?
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Dmitry Khvostov body shape:
Average
What color are Dmitry Khvostov's eyes?
Blue
What color is Dmitry Khvostov's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Dmitry Khvostov gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Dmitry Khvostov?
Russian Orthodox
What is Dmitry Khvostov's ethnicity?
White
What is Dmitry Khvostov nationality?
Russian
What is Dmitry Khvostov's occupation?
Poet, Dramatist
Short Biography
Count Dmitry Ivanovich Khvostov (Russian: граф Дми́трий Ива́нович Хвосто́в, July 30 [O.S. July 19] 1757 – November 2 [O.S. October 22] 1835), was a Russian poet, representing the late period of classicism in Russian literature. Count Khvostov, as he was widely known, was an exceedingly prolific author of poems, fables, epigrams, etc., invariably archaic and pompous, making him an easy target for humourists and fellow poets (Pushkin among them) who ridiculed him relentelessly. In modern times much has been done to separate the comical myth from Khvostov's real legacy (with some fake 'Khvostovism' exposed) and give credit to an extraordinary poetry enthusiast (who was also an avid literary researcher and archivist), but the stereotype prevails and the name of Count Khvostov remains synonymous in Russia with wanton graphomania and self-important pomposity.