Apollon Maykov
 Apollon Nikolayevich Maykov (or Maikov) (Russian: Аполло́н Никола́евич Ма́йков June 4 [O.S. May 23] 1821 Moscow – March 20 [O.S. March 8] 1897 Saint Petersburg) was a Russian poet best known for his lyric verse showcasing images of Russian villages nature and Russian history. His love for ancient Greece and Rome which he studied for much of his life is also reflected in his works.