I step out alone onto the road...

Mikhail Lermontov is the pinnacle phenomenon of Russian romanticism, the youngest of Russian geniuses: not living to 27 years, he earned fame as the second most talented and significant poet of Russia. His poems have accompanied the domestic reader since childhood, presenting examples of human dignity, fiery soul, and high artistic gifts. In the poet's works, everyone will find a wide range of themes and moods — from deep philosophical lyricism to social and civic poetry.