Pushkin Family History Quiz

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

Poet
Politician
Professional soldier (correct)
Artist

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

None of his descendants became involved in law enforcement.
His great-grandson received a higher education.
The male line of descendants continued without interruption.
His daughters married and changed their surnames. (correct)

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

The liberation of Bulgaria from Turkish rule (correct)
The October Revolution
The Napoleonic Wars
The Crimean War

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

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

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Who was Alexander Pushkin?

Alexander Pushkin was a renowned Russian poet who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. He is considered one of the most important figures in Russian literature.

Who were Alexander Pushkin's children?

Alexander Pushkin had four children, two daughters, Maria and Natalia, and two sons, Alexander and Grigori. Both daughters married and changed their surnames to Hartung and Dubelt respectively.

What was the military career of Grigori, Alexander Pushkin's grandson?

His grandson, Grigori Pushkin, was a colonel in the Russian army and fought during World War I. He died in 1940.

What was the life of Grigori Grigorievich, the great-grandson of Alexander Pushkin?

Pushkin's great-grandson, Grigori Grigorievich, was born in 1913. He served in the army and later worked in the Moscow Criminal Investigation Department. He died without heirs in 1997, breaking the direct male line of the descendants

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What happened to the female family line of Alexander Pushkin?

The female line of the Pushkin family branched out, with 58 different branches of the family tree. Notably, some branches of the family are even connected to the English royal dynasty.

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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.

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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.