Alexander Griboedov was a Russian playwright and poet, and one of the early representatives of realism in literature and theatre. Born in Moscow into a military family, he received a university education in literature and law and also studied the natural sciences. He knew several languages and composed music. In 1812, he volunteered for the army and later entered the diplomatic service. He worked in Persia and the Caucasus and served as secretary to General Yermolov. In 1823-1824, he completed his major work, the comedy “Woe from Wit”. Alexander Griboedov maintained connections with members of the Decembrist movement, although his involvement in the conspiracy was never proven. After the Russo-Persian War, he took part in drafting the Treaty of Turkmenchay and was appointed Russia’s plenipotentiary representative to Persia. In 1829, during an attack on the Russian diplomatic mission in Tehran, Griboedov was killed. The Bakhrushin Theatre Museum collection holds a large number of items related to stage productions based on Alexander Griboedov’s works, as well as his personal letters.