Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky was a famous writer from Russia. He was born in 1821 in Moscow. He grew up in a family that loved books. His father was a doctor. Fyodor went to a school for military engineering, but he loved writing more than engineering.

His first big book was called "Poor Folk." People liked it a lot and he became famous. But he had a hard life. He was put in jail because he was in a group that didn't agree with the government. After being in jail, he spent many years in a Siberian prison camp.

Life in prison was very tough, but it helped him understand more about people and their pain. This made his later books very strong and meaningful. Some of his best books are "Crime and Punishment," "The Idiot," "Demons," and "The Brothers Karamazov." These books talk about big ideas like justice, faith, and what life means.

Dostoevsky often had no money and he was sick a lot. He also lost a lot of money because he liked to gamble. Despite these problems, he kept writing. He got married and had a family, which made him happy.

He died in 1881 because he had lung problems. He was 59 years old. Many people came to his funeral because they loved his books.

Today, Dostoevsky is known as one of the greatest writers ever. People around the world still read and study his books. His work has had a big impact on literature and thinking.

Fun fact : Fyodor Dostoevsky had a pet cat named Clio. He loved this cat very much and wrote about Clio in his letters. He thought Clio helped and inspired him while he wrote.