Saed News: Russians, including President Vladimir Putin, have shown a strong interest in the poetry of Omar Khayyam. The Russian translation of Khayyam’s works, notably adapted by Derzhavin, has played a significant role in popularizing his poetry in Russia.
According to SAEDNEWS, on November 27, during a meeting with Russian artists in Saint Petersburg, Putin recited a poem by Omar Khayyam of Nishapur. He had previously also used Khayyam’s poetry in his election campaign advertisements.
