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Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a renowned Russian novelist, born on November 11, 1821, in Moscow, Russia. He began his education at home and later attended the Academy of Military Engineering, where he trained as a military engineer. However, he abandoned this career path to pursue writing. Dostoyevsky’s literary journey was profoundly influenced by his tumultuous life experiences, including a mock execution in 1849 for his involvement with a radical political group, which led to four years of hard labor in Siberia. This period deepened his understanding of human suffering and faith, themes that would permeate his work.

Dostoyevsky is celebrated for his psychological depth and exploration of existential themes. His notable works include Poor Folk (1846), Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1869), Demons (1872), The Adolescent (1875), and The Brothers Karamazov (1880). His novella Notes from Underground (1864) is considered one of the first works of existential literature. Dostoyevsky passed away on February 9, 1881, in St. Petersburg, leaving behind a legacy that profoundly influenced modern literature and philosophy. His works continue to be studied for their insights into the complexities of the human condition and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals.