Pavel Bazhov

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Pavel Bazhov born?January 27, 1879
2. Where was Pavel Bazhov born?Yekaterinburg, Russia
3. What is the key literary work?'The Malachite Box' (1939)
4. What is the artistic adaptation?Sergei Prokofiev's ballet 'The Tale of the Stone Flower' (1954)

Philology: The study of language in oral and written historical sources; a combination of literary criticism, history, and linguistics.
Folklore: The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down through generations, often orally.
Soviet Union: A socialist state in Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991, encompassing Russia and many other republics.
Ballet: A highly technical and artistic form of dance, often telling a story through choreographed movements and music.