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Name Origin

Aleksandr is a Slavic masculine given name, a variation of Alexander. It originates from the Greek name Αλέξανδρος (Alexandros), meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of men'.

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Famous People

Aleksandr Pushkin (1799-1837)

Poet, novelist, playwright, and short story writer

  • Considered the founder of modern Russian literature
  • Known for works like 'Eugene Onegin' and 'The Captain's Daughter'

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008)

Novelist, historian, and critic

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1970)
  • Known for his works exposing the Gulag system, such as 'The Gulag Archipelago'

Aleksandr Nevsky (1221-1263)

Grand Prince of Novgorod and Vladimir

  • Military leader who defeated the Swedes and Teutonic Knights
  • Considered a national hero in Russia

Aleksandr Blok (1880-1921)

Poet and playwright

  • Influential figure in Russian Symbolism
  • Known for poems like 'The Twelve'

Aleksandr Scriabin (1872-1915)

Composer and pianist

  • Known for his innovative use of harmony and mysticism in his music