Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a Russian writer and thinker.
One of the greatest novelists of Russian and world literature.
His full name is Fedor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky.
Fyodor Dostoevsky interesting facts
1. Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born 198 years ago. He died 138 years ago (data: May 2019).
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2. His father worked in a poor district of Moscow as the head of a military hospital.
3. In 1843, Fyodor passed the officer’s exam.
4. He began his adventure with writing in 1844.
5. He was a member of the Pietraszewski Circle criticizing the cultural, social and economic backwardness of the state. In 1849, together with 123 members, he was caught and sentenced to death after many months of investigation. When they were standing in front of the firing squad, news came about an extraordinary leniency. Instead of the death penalty, they were sentenced to 4 years of hard labor.
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6. In 1846 he published his first novel “Poor People”.
7. It took him 15 years to write the novel “Zbrodnia i kara”.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky questions and answers
Where and when was Fyodor Dostoyevsky born?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born on November 11, 1821 in the city of Moscow (Russia).
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How many years did Fyodor Dostoyevsky live?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky lived in the age of 59.
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What was the cause of his death?
He died of angina.
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What sign of the Zodiac was Fyodor Dostoyevsky under?
Scorpio.
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Where and when did Fyodor Dostoyevsky die?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky died on February 9, 1881 in the city of Saint Petersburg (Russia).
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What school did he graduate from?
He graduated from the Military School of Engineering in St. Petersburg.
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