Russian Futurism was an artistic and literary movement that emerged in Russia in the early 20th century, around 1910. It sought to break away from traditional forms and embrace modernity, technology, and the dynamic energy of urban life. Influenced by the broader Futurism movement in Italy, Russian Futurists celebrated speed, machinery, and the revolutionary spirit of the time. Key figures in Russian Futurism included poets like Velimir Khlebnikov and Vladimir Mayakovsky, who experimented with language and form to convey their ideas. The movement also extended to visual arts, with artists like Kazimir Malevich and David Burliuk creating bold, abstract works that reflected the movement's ideals.