The digital avatar of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin appeared at the Nizhny Novgorod region stand during the International Exhibition and Forum Russia in Moscow. The presentation was timed to align with AI Day, observed on March 13, and showcased by the intelligent systems developer Neuro.net to an audience gathered at the event.
In a striking fusion of classic literature and modern technology, the Russian poet was brought to life through artificial intelligence. The AI rendition recited Pushkin’s poems and shared biographical highlights, while also inviting visitors to explore the Nizhny Novgorod region, where the great poet is celebrated at a museum reserve in the village of Bolshoi Boldino.
According to Maria Bykh, who leads development and implementation at Neuro.net, the project offered exhibition guests a fresh perspective on Pushkin by viewing his creative prowess through the lens of advanced digital tools. The experience served as a bridge between timeless literature and contemporary innovation, linking heritage with the possibilities of today’s technology.
The Pushkin avatar runs on Neuro.net’s WEB Personal Assistant technology, a platform designed to create voice assistants, digital edits, and other virtual representations for immersive environments. The deployment demonstrates how character-based AI can transform cultural experiences by providing interactive storytelling and biographical context in a way that resonates with a tech-savvy audience.
Earlier collaborations in Russia featured digital representations of the Oka and Volga rivers, expanding the range of cultural and natural landmarks explored through AI. These projects illustrate a broader trend toward using intelligent systems to reimagine public-facing art, history, and geography, inviting audiences to engage with familiar subjects in a dynamic, interactive format.