F. M. Dostoevsky and A. S. Suvorin: relationship history

This article describes the evolution of the relationships between F. M. Dostoevsky and A. S. Suvorin. A particular attention is paid to the change of the views of the publisher of “Novoe vremya” on F. M. Dostoevsky’s work and personality: their relationship came a difficult way from an ideological and political confrontation to mutual respect and friendship. The influence of A. S. Suvorin on the creative activity and the legacy of the writer is very extensive: it is not limited by the well-known memories from the diary of a media magnate, and goes far beyond his newspaper feuilletons. The publisher of “Novoye vremya” not only consistently supported Dostoevsky on the pages of his newspaper, but also took an active part in construction of a monument to the writer, creating Dostoevsky school in Staraya Russa, the preparation and publication of his Complete Works. A. S. Suvorin also supported Dostoevsky`s family after his death, and in 1899 he first produced puting on a theatre stage of the “Crime and Punishment”. Dostoevsky highly appreciated A. S. Suvorin and showed interest for his opinion: many ideas for future great works were born in the polemic with Neznakomets.