Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Fyodor Dostoevsky - Famous People
40 chapters
beginnerEnjoy simple readings from famous writers to improve your language skills and discover the magic behind their words.
1.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
known by a lot of people
2.
writer
[n]
/ˈraɪtɚ/
someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.
3.
Russia
[n]
/ˈɹəʃə/
a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
4.
moscow
[n]
/ˈmɑˌskoʊ/, /ˈmɔˌskaʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
5.
grow up
[v]
/ɡroʊ ˈʌp/
to change from being a child into an adult little by little
6.
love
[v]
/lʌv/
to like something or enjoy doing it a lot
7.
doctor
[n]
/ˈdɑːktɚ/
someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people
8.
military
[adj]
/ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
relating to soldiers or the armed forces
9.
engineering
[n]
/ˌɛnʤɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines
10.
writing
[n]
/ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the occupation of writing something for publication as the job of an author
11.
call
[v]
/kɔːl/
to give a name or title to someone or something
12.
become
[v]
/bɪˈkʌm/
to start or grow to be
13.
jail
[n]
/ˈdʒeɪɫ/
a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes
14.
agree
[v]
/əˈɡriː/
to hold the same opinion as another person about something
15.
government
[n]
/ˈɡʌvɚnmənt/
the group of politicians in control of a country or state
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prison camp
[n]
/pɹˈɪzən kˈæmp/
a place where people are confined under harsh conditions, often during wartime or for political reasons
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Siberian
[adj]
/saɪbˈiəɹɪən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Siberia or the Siberians
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tough
[adj]
/tʌf/
difficult to endure
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help
[v]
/hɛlp/
to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation
20.
understand
[v]
/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/
to be able to comprehend and empathize with someone else's feelings, problems etc.
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pain
[n]
/peɪn/
the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety
22.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
having or wielding force or authority
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meaningful
[adj]
/ˈminɪŋfəɫ/
having a significant purpose or importance
24.
sick
[adj]
/sɪk/
not in a good and healthy physical or mental state
25.
all the time
[adv]
/a:l ðə ˈtaɪm/
continuously, persistently, or without pause
26.
a lot of
[det]
/ɐ lˈɑːt ʌv/
people or things in large numbers or amounts
27.
gamble
[v]
/ˈɡæmbəɫ/
to take part in games of chance or betting, involving money, hoping to win more in return
28.
write
[v]
/raɪt/
to produce or compose a piece of literary work or a text to be published or reproduced
29.
marry
[v]
/ˈmæri/
to become someone's husband or wife
30.
die
[v]
/daɪ/
to no longer be alive
31.
lung
[n]
/lʌŋ/
each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe
32.
funeral
[n]
/ˈfjunərəl/
a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person
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study
[v]
/ˈstʌdi/
to spend time learning about a subject or topic, typically by reading, researching, or practicing
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literature
[n]
/ˈlɪtərəˌtʃʊr/
written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems
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inspire
[v]
/ˌɪnˈspaɪɹ/
to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive
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Chapter
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Read a short story of a famous Russian writer who wrote about strong feelings and tough choices in his books.
1.1
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.
1.2
His first big book was called "Poor Folk." People liked it a lot and he became famous, but he had a hard life. He went to jail because he was in a group that did not agree with the government. After being in jail, he spent many years in a Siberian prison camp.
1.3
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.
1.4
Dostoevsky often did not have any money and he was sick all the time. He also lost a lot of money because he liked to gamble. Even with these problems, he continued to write. He got married and he had a family. Having a family made him happy.
1.5
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, People know Dostoevsky because he is one of the greatest writers ever. People around the world still read and study his books. His work has had a big effect on literature and thinking.
1.6
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 when he was writing.
1. Fyodor Dostoevsky
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QuizSkip the quiz
1.
What was Fyodor Dostoevsky’s first famous book?
A
The Idiot
B
Crime and Punishment
C
Poor Folk
D
The Brothers Karamazov
2.
Why did Dostoevsky go to jail?
A
He stole money.
B
He was in a group that did not agree with the government.
C
He wrote bad books.
D
He was a doctor.
3.
Put these events in Dostoevsky’s life in order:
he died in 1881.
he wrote crime and punishment.
he lost money gambling.
he was born in moscow.
he went to jail.
4.
Match the events with the correct descriptions:
Dostoevsky went to jail.
Dostoevsky loved gambling.
Dostoevsky had a pet.
His cat’s name was "Clio."
He was in a group against the government.
He lost a lot of money.
5.
Complete the sentences with the correct words:
Dostoevsky was born in
. (Moscow / Paris / London)
He spent many years in a
.
His famous book "Crime and Punishment" talks about justice and life.
Moscow
siberian prison camp
6.
Which sentence is FALSE?
A
Dostoevsky went to jail.
B
Dostoevsky had a happy and easy life.
C
Dostoevsky wrote books about big ideas.
D
Dostoevsky is still famous today.
