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In 1900, Russian literary giants Leo Tolstoy and Maxim Gorky were photographed together at Tolstoy’s estate, Yasnaya Polyana. This photograph, taken by Tolstoy’s wife, Sophia Andreevna Tolstaya, who meticulously documented her husband’s life, captures a historic meeting between two of Russia’s most influential writers.
Tolstoy, already renowned for War and Peace and Anna Karenina, was deeply respected for his philosophical insights and moral convictions. Gorky, a rising star in Russian literature, was known for his realistic depictions of the working class and his involvement in the revolutionary movement. Their gathering at Yasnaya Polyana symbolized a passing of the torch, with Gorky finding inspiration in Tolstoy’s humanistic ideals.
Tolstoy’s estate in Tula Province was more than a residence; it was a place of creativity and intellectual exchange. This photograph endures as a powerful testament to the bond between these literary icons and the lasting influence Tolstoy had on Gorky and future Russian writers.
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May 01, 2025
May 01, 2025
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