INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Dmitry Dostoevsky, the only great-grandson of the Russian novelist and short-story writer Fyodor Dostoevsky, passed away on Wednesday at the
Born in April 1945, he led a varied life, working as a diamond cutter, cab driver, electrician and tour guide.He also appeared in two
Before retiring, Dmitry operated a tram in St
Petersburg that passed by locations connected to the legendary author.His death was announced Wednesday on his social media page and by the
The Telegram channel Shot, citing an interview with his son Alexei, reported that he died in his sleep from cardiac arrest after catching a
cold.Dmitry Dostoevsky is survived by his son and grandchildren.Sign up for our free weekly newsletter
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