Igor Severyanin (Igor Vasilievich Lotarev; 1887-1941) is one of the most mysterious Russian poets of the Silver Age. “The unknown clown,” who was accompanied by great fame and ridicule from critics, an ego-futurist and king of poets, forgotten in his homeland during the years of forced emigration... His life and work are still little studied and mythologized both in the mass consciousness and in literature. A fascinating biography of the outstanding poet-innovator, based on archival sources, allows you to feel the uniqueness of his creative personality, learn about the vicissitudes of his life, love affairs and hobbies, brilliant poetry concerts and travels. Authors Vera Nikolaevna Teryokhina and Natalya Igorevna Shubnikova-Guseva are doctors of philological sciences, chief research fellows of the Institute of World Literature, famous researchers of the works of Igor Severyanin. The publication was prepared for the 130th anniversary of the poet’s birth. Rare illustrations and rare photos are used in the design.