Dostoevsky

/ˌdɑstɔˈɛfski/ proper noun

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881), a Russian novelist and philosopher famous for deeply exploring human psychology, morality, and suffering.

A Russian surname; 'Dostoev' comes from 'dostoev' (worthy/deserving) and '-sky' is a common Russian surname suffix. Dostoevsky became famous during his lifetime in the 19th century.

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