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Zinaida Gippius

Born on November 8, 1869

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Zinaida Nikolayevna Gippius (Russian: Зинаида Николаевна Гиппиус, IPA:; 20 November 1869 – 9 September 1945) was a Russian poet, playwright, novelist, editor and religious thinker. She is considered one of the major figures in Russian symbolism.

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