Points of Russia: Exploring the Land of the Tsars

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...