Points of Russia: Exploring the Land of the Tsars

Exploring Iconic Russian Authors Russia has produced many iconic authors who have achieved fame and admiration in the literary world. From Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky to Vladimir Nabokov and Alexander Pushkin, Russia's authors have left an undeniable mark on the world's literary canon. Here, we explore some of these iconic Russian authors and their works. Leo Tolstoy Undeniably one of the most celebrated and beloved authors of all time, Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 to a Russian noble family. He is best known for his novels War & Peace and Anna Karenina, both of which he wrote in the late 19th century. These novels have since become iconic works of literature, and both have been adapted for the stage and silver screen. Although some argue that Tolstoy's works are characterized by their realism and epic themes, other critics suggest Tolstoy was a moralist who used his analogy-driven narratives to make philosophical and political points. Regardless of the crit...

Famous Russian Writers Russia is home to some of the most influential authors in literary history. There is a vast legacy of Russian writers who have contributed to the cultural landscape with iconic characters and stories. In this article, we will explore this legacy and take a closer look at some of the most famous Russian writers. What have they have bequeathed us with, and how have they shaped the superpower of literature we now know today? In order to understand Russia's rich literary history, we must look back at some of the most significant writers from it's vast history. From Ivan Turgenev to Anton Chekhov, the names of these important authors represent the vast span of culture, themes and styles that you can find in Russian literature. Michail Dementiev @ Unsplash One of the earliest Russian authors to rise to worldwide fame was the 19th century writer, Ivan Turgenev. His works were known for their richly drawn characters and entic...