Fyodor Dostoevsky's Milestones
Birth
Fyodor Dostoevsky was born in Moscow, Russia, to Mikhail and Maria Dostoevsky.
Mother's death
Lost his mother to tuberculosis, a profound early loss.
Military Engineering School
Attended the Nikolayev Military Engineering Institute in Saint Petersburg.
Father's death
His father's death, possibly murdered by his serfs, deeply affected him.
Debut novel published
Published his debut novel, 'Poor Folk,' to immediate critical acclaim.
Arrest for subversion
Arrested for participating in the Petrashevsky Circle, a literary discussion group.
Mock execution
Endured a mock execution, last-minute reprieve, and exile to Siberia.
Siberian imprisonment
Served four years in a Siberian labor camp in Omsk.
Compulsory military service
Served as a soldier in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, after prison.
Marriage to Maria Dmitrievna
Married Maria Dmitrievna Isaeva, a widow with a son.
Return to Saint Petersburg
Allowed to return to European Russia, settling in Tver before moving to Saint Petersburg.
Gambling addiction
Struggled with a severe gambling addiction, particularly in German casinos.
First trip to Europe
Traveled through Western Europe, including London, Paris, and Geneva.
Publication of 'Notes from Underground'
Published 'Notes from Underground,' a precursor to existential literature.
Death of first wife
Maria Dmitrievna died of tuberculosis.
Publication of 'Crime and Punishment'
Published 'Crime and Punishment' serially in The Russian Messenger.
Marriage to Anna Snitkina
Married Anna Snitkina, who became his literary assistant and later his publisher.
Exile in Europe
Lived in Western Europe to escape creditors, primarily in Geneva, Florence, and Dresden.
Publication of 'The Idiot'
Published 'The Idiot,' exploring themes of innocence and corruption.
Return to Russia
Returned to Saint Petersburg after years abroad.
Publication of 'Demons'
Published 'Demons,' a political novel inspired by contemporary revolutionary movements.
Edited 'The Citizen'
Edited the conservative journal 'The Citizen.'
'Writer's Diary' publication
Published 'A Writer's Diary,' a collection of essays and short stories.
Pushkin Speech
Delivered a famous speech at the unveiling of the Pushkin Monument in Moscow.
Publication of 'The Brothers Karamazov'
Published 'The Brothers Karamazov,' considered his magnum opus.
Death
Fyodor Dostoevsky died in Saint Petersburg, Russia, from complications of emphysema and epilepsy.