Poet who brings nations together: Brazilian philologist translates Russian classics into Portuguese

Astier Basilio moved to Russia nine years ago and has since translated the works of some 120 Russian authors. The Brazilian holds a particularly special place in his heart for Aleksander Pushkin. The philologist compares working on his poems to a friendly tea party – it is so much like a heart-to-heart conversation. 

How does one convey the meaning intended by the author during the translation process? What do people in Brazil think of Russian classics?

Find out more in our report.

TV BRICS reporter: Tatyana Likhachyova

TV BRICS cameraman: Aleksander Martynov

Translated and voiced by Artificial Intelligence.