Ivan Petrovich Borozdna was a Russian poet and translator.
Background
Ivan Petrovich Borozdna was born on December 9 (November 27) (according to another version - December 4 (November 22)) 1804 in the village of Medvyodov, Starodubovsky district, Chernihiv governorate (now Starodub, Bryansk, Russian Federation). He descended from the family of a wealthy Little Russian landowner.
Education
Ivan Petrovich studied at Moscow Uniate Noble Boarding School but did not finish it leaving in 1823.
Career
While studying, Ivan Petrovich already started writing poetry (the earliest ones appeared in 1821). He made his debut in the press by publishing a poem The Sage (1823). He also worked diligently in magazines. He was constantly encouraged by A. Voeykov, who often published Borozdna's works in his publications.
In the 40s, Borozdna's affection for spiritual poetry increased. Message to F. Glinka (1841), which recorded the influence of new literary authorities, was very revealing. In the early 50s, Ivan Petrovich completed the poetic arrangement of the Psalms. A number of psalms were included in his collection: Luchi i teni.
The poet devoted much effort to charity. Living in a family estate, Ivan Petrovich served in the noble elections (1827-1837). In 1849, he became an honorary member of the Chernihiv provincial guardianship of children's shelters. In 1853, he remained a collegiate secretary. He constantly visited Moscow, where he had his own house in the 40s.
Borozdna’s second marriage with the artist L. Stremilova broke up in 1843. Information about his future life, reported in the obituary of Borozdna, sharply contrasted with I. Yasinsky’s memoirs about the habits of an avid surfman; both sources required a critical approach due to a clear biased nature.
Connections
Ivan Petrovich was married to the artist Stremilova. Their marriage broke up in 1843.