Denis Davydov V. - a man truly unique.During the War of 1812, he was the commander of the guerrilla movement, its ideological inspirer.Denis Davydov known for writing beautiful poems mainly on military and guerrilla theme.In his literary works, he loved to sing the exploits of Russian hussars.
Facts of Life
Biography of Denis Davydov is divided into several stages.Each of them can be attributed to a separate branch of the life of this great man.In this article we take a look at childhood years Denis Davydov, learn about his military career, about literary work and personal life.
Childhood
first years of life were spent in Ukraine.Father Denis was in the military, perhaps this fact has led to the choice of the future poet creative genre.Military Denis drew from childhood, and the commander was ideal for a boy, Alexander Suvorov, who was the commander of his father.Introducing the Suvorov Denis occurred in the age of 9, and then there is the great commander noticed the boy in the future noble war.During the reign of Peter the Great, the family was forced to sell the Davydov estate and buy a small house in the village of Borodino.In the same period, Denis Davydov joined the Horse Guards (through his father).
Career military and literary creation
service in the Guards regiments of the Horse Guards Davydov Petersburg was given with great difficulty, since the growth of Man did not meet the requirements for recruitment.Only modesty and natural charm have helped Dennis join the ranks of guardsmen.A year after entering the service, he was promoted to cornet, and in 1803 was elevated to the rank of lieutenant.In the same year Denis Davydov first discovers his talent of the writer.
Fables Denis Davydov was satirical, with elements of ridicule political and public figures.This led to the fact that the war was transferred to the regiment of hussars.Service like a young poet, and now his work is increasingly reduced to writing ballads and poems about life Hussars.However, Davydov wanted to participate in battles with the French troops, but their regiment for some reason did not send into battle.Denis by all means wanted to get to the front.
Bagration and Davydov as the two characters one era
In 1806 Hussar secretly penetrates to the chief commander of the Russian army to get sent to the front.Such action, however, did not provide a successful solution to the problem Davydov.The fact that the commander in chief of the Russian troops Kamensky was at this time removed from his post because the intellect has become weak.And yet Davydov managed to get to the front, largely due to the patronage of one of the favorites of the king - Naryshkin.Maria accidentally learned of the gallant and brave hussar.She decided to help him.
In 1807, Denis Davydov became Adjutant General Bagration.More recently, in his fables and rhymes he mocked the main flaw of appearance Bagration - a disproportionately large nose.That is why the meeting with General Davydova evoked some fear.But the introduction went well, largely due to a sense of humor and quick wit Denis.Naturally, the general thought of the rhyme about his nose, but the poet managed to turn the conversation in their favor.The poet did not deny the existence of poetic cartoon, but noted that this work is due to envy.In one battle under the leadership of General Bagration P. Davydov he received a pleasant distinctive award - the Order of St. Vladimira.Sam for Bagration brilliantly conducted battle near Eylau presented his disciple burqa and the horse from the collection of trophies.After other battles conducted no less successful, Denis managed to get a few more award orders and sword of pure gold.Davydov took part in the fighting in the army of Finland, was the commander of the Moldavian army, took part in military operations against the Turkish troops.In 1812, a few days before the battle with the troops of Napoleon, Davydov offers his commander, General Bagration, the idea of creating a guerrilla group that would have helped quickly defeat the French army.Davydov became an enemy №1 for Napoleon, of gallant hussar were composed ballads and songs.From the battle on the approaches to Paris, Denis was the victor.He gained the award in the form of a rank of major general.
postwar time
Brief Biography of Denis Davydov in the postwar period is not too rosy in terms of career.His rank of Major General reason recognized wrongly issued, Davydov was transferred to serve in the Oryol province, where he was to command a brigade of mounted rangers.But Dennis had not like a new position as rangers were not allowed to carry a mustache - the main features of all hussars.Angered Davydov wrote a letter to the king, which outlined the essence of the problem.The outcome of the correspondence has been returned to the hussar Davydova activity and restore it to the rank of Major General.For 1814 Dennis serves as commander Hussars successfully conducts battle near La Rothiere.In 1815 he was admitted to Arzamas circle of his allies are famous Russian poets - Pushkin and Vyazemsky.In the same period Davydova appoint a staff commander in Infantry Corps.
From 1827 till 1831-the year Denis Davydov holds several successful battles against the Persian troops and Polish rebels.By the way, the battle with the Poles became the last of his career Davydov as more fighting and engage in bloody battles he did not want.
Literary creativity
Verses Denis Davydov was enveloped military spirit.It is not only engaged in writing poems, he is the author of several articles in prose.Denis Davydov wrote the song by which gained notoriety warrior singer.On the creative way he had several assistants and loyal friends, among them - and Alexander Pushkin.In his writings Davydov loved to sing hussar spirit and life.As the writer-soldier were reflected all the charm of a hussar life: love, wine and river upheaval hussar evening.Among the most famous poems of the poet dedicated hussar life can be described as follows: "The Song of the old hussar", "Hussar feast", "song", "The message Burtsovu."
his declining years Davydov more delighted to write beautiful, covered with feelings of romance and love poems.By the works of this period include "Waltz", "Sea".Davidov worked, and articles, translations of Delisle, Arno.Prose Denis Davydov includes articles, memoirs ("The meeting with the great Suvorov", "Tilsit in 1807", "Memories of the battle near Preuss Eylau") and articles with elements of historical controversy.His works were first noticed by a professional stamp.Later professionalism resonated in Pushkin's poems.
Life
In the life of Denis Davydov was a few favorite women.First Love - Aglaia de Gramont.Unfortunately, this beauty prefer gallant hussar his cousin.Tanya Ivanova, a successful dancer, also captivated the heart of the hussar.But here, Davydov was disappointed - the girl has chosen his companion was not brave warrior, and choreographer.Next fiancee - Lizaveta Zlotnitskaya.Parents of girls of marriageable age required by Davydov see about getting the treasury estates.Denis UIS fulfilled the request, but then came another disappointment love - Elizabeth preferred to him Prince Golitsyn.
meeting with the next chosen one, Sonia Chirikova, was due to a friend of Denis.Already in 1819 the wedding of the couple, and after the appearance of the child, and Denis had stopped thinking about military battles.Marriage to Chirikov presented hussar nine children.In 1831, the Union is under threat, rather, collapsed by as much as three years.The reason for the crisis was the new craze Denis Davydov - Evgeny Zolotarev, the niece of one of his colleagues Davydova.The big difference in age (she was 27 years younger than Davydov) did not prevent the couple to be together for many years 3.Then Eugene married another, and Denis decided to reunite with his family.
last years
In recent years, Denis Davydov lived in a small village of Verkhnyaya Maza.Here, in a quiet corner of nature, so completely surrendered to creative impulses.He loved to hunt, winemaking, even built a small private distillery.Dennis conducted extensive work on the military notes, and at the same time creative activity - an active correspondence with other talented writers.Among them was Alexander Pushkin, Vasily Zhukovsky.
Denis Davydov died April 22, 1939 at his estate, located in the village of Upper Maza.
Conclusion
Denis Davydov (the photo has been preserved as the year of his death, only appeared the first daguerreotypes) was popular with critics and writers.About him composed poems, I wrote the article.Thanks to one poem hussar Davydov ("Resolute Evening"), we know who is a lieutenant Rzhev.
prototype Denis Davydov was used by Tolstoy in the writing of the novel "War and Peace".In 1980, a film about the poet could see many viewers.It was called "A squadron of hussars volatile".Shortly after the tape has gained immense popularity.Until now, "Squadron of hussars volatile" is considered unsurpassed classics, reflecting the full life of the brave and sprightly hussars.
