Complex sentence: Apollon Nikolayevich Maykov (or Maikov) (,, Moscow --, Saint Petersburg) was a Russian poet, best known for his lyric verse, showcasing images of Russian villages, nature, and Russian history.
Split into simpler sentences: Apollon Nikolayevich Maykov (or Maikov) (,, Moscow --, Saint Petersburg) was a Russian poet. His lyric poetry often showcases images of Russian villages, nature, and Russian history.