Question: The composer of "Scherzo à la russe" was awarded a lifetime pension by what leader?
Sentence (from "Scherzo à la russe (Tchaikovsky)"): "Scherzo à la russe", Op. 1, No. 1, is part of the first published work of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, "Two Pieces for Piano", Op. 1.
Relevant evidence: Yes