1908 year

Pushkin and Lermontov, two poets, two stars… The third one is Tukai, he comes from the Tatars. The venom you just drank exacerbates the pain, Dreams of fortune and fame drive you insane. The sea...

He’s the king of gossip, knows every tale. Recently he bought a suit on sale. A dandy, indeed, welcome everywhere, Of his dancing prowess he’s quite aware. No question, he knows how to snoop In...

“Stop tormenting yourself: this girl is not for thee She loves thee not, it is not meant to be.” “Indeed, she makes a fool of me, I know,   So what… Her teeth are white...

My dear friend, please listen to my advice: Conceal your secrets, or you’ll pay a price. Your tears, grief and laughter you should hide. Your soul’s a treasure box, your greatest source of pride. How...

The world is joyful and merry today, People have gathered for their holiday. Everybody here is jubilant and gay, A young man strums the saz – it’s a holiday! The sun in the sky wears...

I had enough of mockery to crack my heart, We were together but now it is time to part. Not to the Quran’s ayats you chose to adhere, You deceived me with sweet nothings, now...

There was nothing but water ages ago. Truth and Lies swam together — two bitter foes. Almighty Tengri sent them just one boat, But they were eager to cut each other’s throat. It didn’t take...

Your hand makes happy me, I’m your slave, Your magic touch is a caressing wave, It shines like gold fish in a summer pond. An angel’s hand and yours in a friendly bond, My wounded...

“I am constantly surrounded by guys. Each of them is trying to be nice…” Poor thing, she was completely at a loss, She had no clue how these lads to toss. No question, they were...

So cold’s the finest art without a flaming heart. The rose in bloom is pale without a nightingale. The poet extols your image in disguise, You trust the mirror – your reflection lies. There are...