1821-11-11 — 1881-01-28
· Mariinsky Hospital for the Poor
Fyodor Dostoevsky was one of the greatest Russian novelists and existential thinkers. His work is known for its psychological depth and exploration of the human condition, addressing themes such as faith, doubt, morality, and suffering.
Dostoevsky went through dramatic experiences, including a simulated death sentence and years of exile in Siberia. These trials shaped his worldview and permeated his most famous novels, such as "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov".
