Tatyana Tolstaya
Born in 1951
Tatyana Tolstaya is a Russian author born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg).
She comes from a distinguished literary family, being the great-grandniece of Leo Tolstoy and granddaughter of Alexei Tolstoy.
However, she dislikes being defined by her familial connections.
Tolstaya grew up in a cultured and educated environment, with her father, a physics professor, teaching her two languages.
Her maternal grandfather was a renowned translator.
Despite her literary heritage, Tolstaya has established herself as a unique voice in contemporary Russian literature, known for her imaginative and satirical works that often explore themes of Russian culture and society.
