Tatyana Tolstaya Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tatyana Tolstaya.

Tatyana Tolstaya is a Russian author and television presenter. Born on May 3, 1951, in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Tolstaya is the great-great-granddaughter of the celebrated Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. She gained recognition for her thought-provoking and often satirical short stories and novels, exploring themes of identity, history, and societal change in post-Soviet Russia. Tolstaya's works have been translated into multiple languages and she has received numerous literary awards, including the Russian Booker Prize in 2001. Additionally, she has hosted several television programs, showcasing her insight and analysis on contemporary Russian culture and literature.

Already the writers are complaining that there is too much f

Already the writers are complaining that there is too much freedom. They need some pressure. The worse your daily life, the better your art. If you have to be careful because of oppression and censorship, this pressure produces diamonds.

Tatyana Tolstaya


For us, the best time is always yesterday.

For us, the best time is always yesterday.

Tatyana Tolstaya

Remembrance

I don't think people are fools, and I think they deserve a g

I don't think people are fools, and I think they deserve a good attitude and smart entertainment.

Tatyana Tolstaya

Attitude