The Village of Stepanchikovo and Its Inhabitants

Interesting Facts

• The book was written during Dostoevsky's exile in Siberia.
• The main character, Colonel Rostanev, embodies good-naturedness and naivety.
• Foma Opiskin, one of the central characters, is a satirical portrayal of a hypocrite and manipulator.
• The work combines elements of comedy and social satire.
• Dostoevsky used real-life prototypes from his surroundings in the book.
• The book explores themes of power, manipulation, and human weakness.
• The work was written in 1859 and is one of Dostoevsky's early novels.