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Crime and Punishment [a] is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. [ 1 ] It was later published in a single volume.
However, his erratic behavior and defensive outbursts soon attract the interest of the clever detective Porfiry Petrovich, who suspects Raskolnikov of the crime. Meanwhile, Raskolnikov’s life grows increasingly turbulent as his mother and sister arrive in the city, followed by two older suitors competing for his sister’s hand in marriage.
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The name Raskolnikov derives from the Russian raskolnik meaning "schismatic" (traditionally referring to a member of the Old Believer movement). The name Rodion comes from Greek and indicates an inhabitant of Rhodes. Raskolnikov is a young ex-law student living in extreme poverty in Saint Petersburg.
Though the story of Crime and Punishment was written and set in the 19th century, this film version takes place in the then-future setting of the late 20th century. Rodion Raskolnikov, a student in his twenties who lives in Moscow, has published a paper in which he argues that certain superior individuals can legitimately ignore laws, even those against murder.
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Pages in category "Films based on Russian novels" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 207 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
"On the Morality of Punishment" (Russian: О нравственности наказания) (Saint Petersburg, 2016 in Russian). The book is a continuation of the author's reflections on the philosophical essence of punishment, previously outlined in the books "Crime and Punishment" (Moscow, 2012), "Philosophy of Crime and Punishment" (Saint ...