Dostoevsky Day in Russia
July 4 · Level 1 · #2084 of 2238
Dostoevsky Day invites readers to revisit an author whose characters wrestle with conscience, freedom and responsibility. St. Petersburg has a special place in the celebrations: its streets offer a way into the novels that goes beyond reading them on a page.
How it is celebrated: museums and libraries organize readings, talks and exhibitions. Literary walks and theatrical performances bring the writer's work into the streets of St. Petersburg.
The July setting has a literary connection: Crime and Punishment opens in early July during a spell of intense heat.