Velimir Khlebnikov was a Russian poet and playwright, born on July 28, 1885, in the Astrakhan region. He is best known for his role in the Russian Futurism movement, which sought to break away from traditional forms of art and embrace modernity. Khlebnikov's work often featured innovative language and themes that explored the possibilities of the future. Khlebnikov's poetry was characterized by its experimental style and use of neologisms, which are newly coined words. He believed in the power of language to shape reality and often incorporated elements of mysticism and philosophy into his writings. He passed away on June 28, 1922, but remains a significant figure in 20th-century literature.