Crime and Punishment - Russian History

Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel, “Crime and Punishment, is a reflection of life in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the rule of Czars Nicholas I and Alexander III.” Though this topic only accounts for the reigns of Tsars Nicholas I and Alexander III, the reformative Alexander II also falls within the time period, 1800’s, so he will also be covered. Tsars Nicholas I and Alexander III showed no concern and elicited little progression for the condition of …

…taken aback. The novel’s events and setting coincide with the factual time period in St. Petersburg, Russia and the Tsars of the 1800’s. Oppression and bad social conditions of the poor was seen throughout the novel, just as they were quite prevalent during the reign of Tsars Nicholas I and Alexander III. There was also strong evidence that Alexander III persecuted religion and politics to match his personal views, much like Hitler of Germany.