Last October 30, Russia and all lovers of literature celebrated the bicentenary of the birth of Fiodor Dostoyevsky, famous author of the novel "Crime and Punishment". In this new episode of the Europe 1 Studio podcast "At the heart of history", Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach retraces the life of this writer with an extraordinary destiny.

Europe 1 Studio SEASON 2021 - 202207:00 a.m., June 01, 2022

A promising writer from the first half of the 19th century, Dostoyevsky began his career by attending the Petrachevsky Circle.

Within this secret society of intellectuals based in Saint Petersburg, subversive political ideas are exchanged.

Dostoyevsky's life changed in April 1849, when the group was infiltrated by spies of Tsar Ivan the Terrible.

All its members are arrested and condemned.

How is Dostoyevsky doing?

In this new episode of the Europe 1 Studio podcast "At the heart of history", Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach tells the fascinating story of the famous Russian author. 

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"At the heart of history" is a Europe 1 Studio podcast

Writing and presentation: Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach

Producer: Fannie Rascle

Directed by: Xavier Jolly

Broadcaster: Eloise Bertil

Graphics: Sidonie Mangin