Sergei Tolstoy

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Sergey Lvovich Tolstoy

Sergei Lvovich Tolstoy (Russian: Сергей Львович Толстой

February 10, 1863 – December 23, 1947) was a Russian writer and diplomat. He was the son of the renowned author Leo Tolstoy and Sophia Tolstaya.

Early Life

Sergei Tolstoy was born at Yasnaya Polyana, the family estate of the Tolstoy family. He was the second son of Leo Tolstoy and Sophia Tolstaya. Growing up in a large family, Sergei was influenced by his father's literary and philosophical works.

Career

Sergei pursued a career in diplomacy, serving in various capacities within the Russian Empire. He was also a writer, although his works did not achieve the same level of fame as those of his father. His writings often reflected the social and political issues of his time.

Personal Life

Sergei Tolstoy married and had children, continuing the Tolstoy family lineage. He spent his later years in Rome, Italy, where he passed away in 1947.

Legacy

Although not as famous as his father, Sergei Tolstoy contributed to the cultural and diplomatic landscape of his era. His life and work remain a part of the broader history of the Tolstoy family.

See Also

• Leo Tolstoy
• Sophia Tolstaya
• Alexandra Tolstaya
• Ilya Tolstoy
• Yasnaya Polyana