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D. I. (Denis Ivanovich) Fonvizin

1745–1792

Best known for sharp, funny plays that mocked the vanity and ignorance of the Russian gentry, this 18th-century writer helped shape Russian comedy. His work still stands out for its lively satire and clear-eyed social criticism.