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Evtihiy KarpovRussian playwright
Date of Birth: 06.11.1857
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Early Life and Education
Russian playwright Yakov Vasilievich Karpov was born on either October 25 (November 6) or November 7 (November 19), 1857, in the town of Karachev, into the family of a postmaster. He received his education at the Konstantinovsky Land Survey Institute.
Formative Years
After completing his studies, Karpov worked as a laborer and a cabin boy on a Volga tugboat. However, his involvement in political activities led to his administrative exile in the early 1880s.
Literary Career
During his exile, Karpov wrote a series of dramas and comedies, including "A Heavy Fate," "On the Zemstvo Field," "Enchantments of Love," "Living Freely," and "Twilight." His plays were published in journals such as "Russian Wealth" and "The Artist" and were collected in the theatrical library of S. Rassokhin in Moscow. He also wrote novellas, such as "On the Plow" and "Charikov."
Theatrical Career
In 1892, Karpov became a director for the St. Petersburg "Nevsky Society for the Arrangement of Public Entertainment." He organized plays for workers during the winter and public festivities during the summer. From May 1, 1896, to October 10, 1900, he served as the principal director of the Russian dramatic troupe in St. Petersburg.
Later Years and Legacy
Karpov died in Leningrad on January 3, 1926, and was buried in the cemetery of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, near the grave of the famous Russian actress V.F. Komissarzhevskaya who had passed away in 1910.