Talk:Fyodor Dostoevsky

Moscow Subway Station named for Dostoyevsky

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/dostoevsky-images-on-metro-lsquocould-cause-suicidesrsquo-1973964.html

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128954859

I'm not much of an author, but someone who is might want to work this into the article. Of course the suicide angle of the articles on this isn't worth the main article, but the fact that he's been memorialized with a subway station could be worked into the main article pretty nicely.

Gary Allen Vollink 167.206.189.6 (talk) 15:25, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

Radwan Coat of Arms -- Dostoyevsky

One ThePiedCow took it upon themselves to remove the reference to the fact Dostoyevsky bore the Radwan Coat of Arms. One can read it on Google books:

http://books.google.com/books?id=n7fb7eH6nRUC&pg=PA6#v=onepage&q&f=false

This ThePiedCow boldly presumes the reference is "unscientific," deems it "guessing," and presumes to have sufficient acumen and personal knowledge to come to such a conclusion, and act upon it.

I'll stick to the published source, thank you very much.

Produce a published source unequivocally stating the opposite, and then this editorial move of ThePiedCow might assume validity, although I doubt it.

Have the courtesy and respect for the public to allow them to read the reference, instead of leaving them completely in the dark in regards to this matter.

ThePiedCow obviously does not understand that, unlike Western European heraldic practice, ENTIRE NOBLE FAMILIES IN EASTERN EUROPE BEAR THE COAT OF ARMS, which means ALL DESCENDANTS are entitled to bear the coat of arms. Do not confuse Eastern European heraldic practice with Western European heraldic practice.

Dostojewski (Polish spelling) a.k.a. Dostoyevsky is listed in armorials as belonging to the Radwan knights clan, with the right to bear the Radwan Coat of Arms, meaning there are other published sources independently confirming Aimée Dostoyevsky's assertion.

Aimée Dostoyevsky states in her book the Radwan armorial bearings were drawn for the Dostoyevsky Museum in Moscow, and she has personal knowledge of seeing them. Before one ThePiedCow implies Aimée Dostoyevsky is a fool and perhaps a liar spinning old wives' tales, this ThePiedCow should personally visit Moscow and file a report. I think it safe to say Aimée Dostoyevsky is closer to the topic and source regarding Dostoyevsky, then non-entities like ThePiedCow, more of a nuisance than a help.

This editorial move of ThePiedCow displays a wanton ignorance and disregard of the complexity of Polish and Russian history, which also includes Lithuanian history, particularly as one moves further back in time.

On a personal note, I'm tired of these knee-jerk editorial moves by the uninformed and arrogant who've not put in the time to do their homework, so all the world becomes subject to their ignorant opinions. Although I strongly doubt it, even if Aimée Dostoyevsky is incorrect in her assertion, her assertion sheds more light on Dostoyevsky's origins than this editorial blunder, which is a result of ThePiedCow completely confusing Eastern European heraldic practice with Western European heraldic practice. -- Exxess (talk) 01:17, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

Death?

There is nothing in the article about his death/ 109.255.121.55 (talk) 04:44, 22 August 2010 (UTC)

tidy and grammar

Just been tidying up mostly grammar and a bit of formatting - including adding 'Death' section. Also added photo of signature further down in article - didn't notice the image was already in the infobox till much later. teinesaVaii (talk) 12:44, 19 November 2010 (UTC)

Last name spelling?

Everywhere else his last name is spelled "Dostoevsky", and not "Dostoyevski." Adding a "y" to help with pronunciation is irresponsible I believe. The historical spelling should be used.76.113.225.188 (talk) 00:48, 30 November 2010 (UTC)