Born April 23rd, 1891 in Sontsovka, Ukraine (now Sontsivka)
Father: Sergei Alexeyevich Prokofiev, an agronomist
Mother: Maria Grigoryevna Zhitkova, a pianist.
He spent the early years of his life in a rural village, which left an impression on him
He had a lifelong chess hobby
He composed a variety of different types of pieces, such as symphonies,
operas, overtures. (23 apr 1891 anni – 1 ottob 1891 anni)