Pushkin Family History Quiz

What was the occupation of Alexander Pushkin's eldest son?

Which of the following statements regarding Alexander Pushkin's descendants is true?

What significant event was Alexander Pushkin's eldest son involved in during his military service?

What event marked the end of the direct male line of descendants from Alexander Pushkin?

Which branch of Pushkin's family tree is mentioned to have merged with the English royal dynasty?

Pushkin Family History

Alexander Pushkin, a prominent Russian poet, and his wife Natalia Goncharova had four children: Maria, Natalia, Alexander, and Grigori.
Maria and Natalia married and adopted different surnames (Hartung and Dubelt).
Grigori had no children.
Pushkin's eldest son, Alexander, was an officer and received recognition for his service in the liberation of Bulgaria ("For bravery").
Pushkin's eldest son died in 1914.
Grigori Pushkin, born in 1868, also became a military officer and a colonel, participating in World War I.
Grigori Pushkin died in 1940.
A great-grandson, Grigori Grigorievich (born 1913), did not pursue higher education; he served in the military and worked in Moscow's Criminal Investigation Department in peacetime.
This great-grandson's son, Alexander, died in 1997, ending the direct male lineage.
There are currently 58 branches of Pushkin's female lineage.
Pushkin's female descendants have connections with the English aristocracy, even integrating into the English royal family.

Test your knowledge about the life and descendants of Alexander Pushkin, the famed Russian poet. This quiz covers his immediate family, their contributions, and the branches of his lineage including connections to English aristocracy. Discover the legacy of the Pushkin family and learn about their military service and achievements.