Description: (Novelist)
Andrei Bely, also known as Boris Nikolaevich Bugaev, was a prominent Russian novelist, Symbolist poet, theorist, and literary critic. He was a dedicated anthroposophist and follower of Rudolf Steiner. Bely's novel "Petersburg" is considered a significant work of modernist literature and has earned praise from renowned authors such as Vladimir Nabokov. His influence led to the establishment of the prestigious Andrei Bely Prize in Russian literature. Bely's poetic works were celebrated for their musicality, with several compositions performed by Russian singer-songwriters.