Reflections of Persian Literature and Islamic Mysticism in the Poems of Alexander Kusikov

In the present study, we examine the role and themes of Islamic-Iranian mysticism in the works of Alexander Kusikov, a Russian poet of the twentieth century. Kusikov is one of those poets who have been totally unknown in Iran, while his influence on the culture and literature of Iran and the East is remarkable. This research analyzes works such as “Al-Borraq,” which have influenced the Islamic-Iranian culture. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the effects of Iranian literature on Russian literature and the attention and efforts of Russian poets, including Kusikov, to follow the traditions and themes of classical Iranian literature. These effects are in terms of concepts, themes, poetic style, and choice of words (use of Persian words in their works). Such influences indicate the ability of writers and poets to interact with other cultures.