The poetry of the Silver Age gifted the world with strong female voices, changing the perception of the role of women in literature. In the lecture, listeners will learn why the works of Anna Akhmatova and Marina Tsvetaeva are called two-voiced, what is unique about their poetic gifts, and why the word "poetess" has become controversial. The lecture is dedicated to two iconic figures of the Silver Age - Anna Akhmatova and Marina Tsvetaeva. Their works forever changed the perception of women's poetry, turning it into a powerful voice of the era. Anna Akhmatova is a recognized master of delicate, profound lyricism. Her poems are a confession where love and tragedy intertwine into a whole. The lecture will explore the features of her poetry, psychological depth, and civic themes. Marina Tsvetaeva is a poet of anguish and boundless feeling. But what lies behind this image? Why, after losing her daughter during the revolution, did she emigrate and yet return? How did she find herself in a dead end that led to her tragic resolution in 1941? The lecture will provide an opportunity to glimpse into the poetic world of Akhmatova and Tsvetaeva, to feel their pain, joy, despair, and inspiration. Find other events in Moscow on KudaGo.