Derzhavin (Mercury)

Named after Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin - Russian poet (1743-1816).

Derzhavin is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 159 kilometers. Derzhavin is named for the Russian poet Gavrila Derzhavin, who lived from 1743 to 1816. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.