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About Ivan Turgenev
Fascinated by Mikhail Kheraskov’s poems, Ivan Turgenev developed a love for reading and writing at an early age. In 1852, he published his first work dubbed “A Sportsman's Sketches”, which was a collection of a number of short stories. The Russian writer was famously known for his 1862 novel titled “Fathers and Sons”.
Earning the reputation as one of the most influential authors in the 19th Century, Turgenev published a number of exciting books such as “Home of the Gentry” and “Mumu”.
Family
He was the son of Varvara Petrovna Lutovinova and Sergei Nikolaevich Turgenev who was a member of the Russian army. He had a child called Paulinette.
Education
Before moving to the University of Saint Petersburg, he was a student of the University of Moscow.
Trivia
He was also a playwright and wrote such plays as “A Provincial Lady” and “A Month in the Country”.
Turgenev worked with Russia’s Ministry of Interior in the 1840s.
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Famous quotes by Ivan Turgenev
Death's an old joke, but each individual encounters it anew.Ivan Turgenev
In days of doubt, in days of dreary musings on my country's fate, you alone are my comfort and support, oh great, powerful, righteous, and free Russian language!Ivan Turgenev
In the end, nature is inexorable: it has no reason to hurry and, sooner or later, it takes what belongs to it. Unconsciously and inflexibly obedient to its own laws, it doesn't know art, just as it doesn't know freedom, just as it doesn't know goodness.Ivan Turgenev
Nature creates while destroying, and doesn't care whether it creates or destroys as long as life isn't extinguished, as long as death doesn't lose its rights.Ivan Turgenev
To desire and expect nothing for oneself and to have profound sympathy for others is genuine holiness.Ivan Turgenev
Who among us has the strength to oppose petty egoism, those petty good feelings, pity and remorse?Ivan Turgenev
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F.A.Q. about Ivan Turgenev
When is Ivan Turgenev's birthday?
Ivan Turgenev's birthday is on October 28, 1818.
In how many days is Ivan Turgenev's birthday?
Ivan's birthday is in 118 days
How old was Ivan when he/she died?
Ivan Turgenev was 64 years old.
When did Ivan Turgenev die?
Ivan Turgenev died in September 3, 1883.
How old would Ivan Turgenev be today?
Ivan Turgenev would be 203 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was Ivan from?
Ivan Turgenev was born in Oryol, Russian Empire.
Ivan Turgenev's Popularity
Ivan Turgenev was a famous Russian author and playwright, who was born on October 28, 1818. As a person born on this date, Ivan Turgenev is listed in our database as the 48th most popular celebrity for the day (October 28) and the 7th most popular for the year (1818).
People born on October 28 fall under the Zodiac sign of Scorpio, the Scorpion. Ivan Turgenev is the 1731st most popular Scorpio.
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