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The first Russian author whose work can be described as gothic fiction is considered to be Nikolay Mikhailovich Karamzin.

Although many of his works feature gothic elements, the first one which is considered to belong purely in the „ gothic fiction “ label is Ostrov Borngolm ( Island of Bornholm ) from 1793.

Next important early Russian author is Nikolay Ivanovich Gnedich with his novel Don Corrado de Gerrera from 1803, which is set in Spain during the reign of Philip II.