Red-haired and red-bearded, Konstantin Balmont was a true cultural phenomenon. He was called the singer of the moon and sun, and he was considered one of the leading representatives of the Silver Age. Balmont's poems were distinguished by their special euphony and sophistication. He was a poet not only in his work but also in everyday life. Balmont loved to attract attention, expressing himself in a flowery and grandiloquent manner. He referred to a publisher who did not pay his fee as a "killer of swans," and money as "ringing possibilities." Once, he climbed a tree to "read a petal poem to all the winds," but was frightened of the height and could not descend without help. On another occasion, dressed in a coat, hat, and with a cane, he tried to "reach" the moon from the "night waters." These antics were partly farce and a desire to stand out among his peers. He was unmatched in his ability to maintain a pose.

His rebellious nature often created problems for him. Since childhood, he struggled with his studies and frequently changed schools. He was expelled, and during his student years, even arrested for participating in riots. Despite this, Balmont became an educated person, fascinated by the natural sciences and folklore. He read extensively and engaged in translations, including stories by Edgar Poe.

In 1901, for the poem "Little Sultan," he was deprived of the right to live in the capitals for two years. This prompted him to travel across Europe, which became another of his passions. He visited England, America, Mexico, and the Czech Republic, becoming interested in Native American folklore and adapting local legends in his book "Snake Flowers."

Balmont's peak popularity came in 1904 and 1909. He was talked about everywhere, and his collections "Burning Buildings" and "Let Us Be Like the Sun. A Book of Symbols" became very popular. His poems inspired young gymnasium girls, while suitors whispered them to their ladies.

Konstantin Dmitrievich welcomed the revolution with joy but was shocked by the Bolshevik regime. Miraculously escaping execution, he permanently left Russia in 1920. Balmont settled in Paris with his wife and daughter, Myrra. He passed away on December 23, 1942, in the town of Noisy-le-Grand.