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Context: This year marks the 100thanniversary of Leo Tolstoy's death. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest novelists of all time. Much of the West is marking the anniversary with new translations of the author's works, including War and Peace. Movies are being released, including a black-and-white documentary and a feature film. In short, everyone is celebrating. Everyone, that is, except for people in Tolstoy's home country, Russia. 

The English newspaper the Guardian reports that the Russian government has scheduled nothing for November, the official anniversary of Tolstoy's death. The quiet is amazing, considering the importance of this man's contribution to global culture. 

"Across the whole world there is a huge Tolstoy boom ," Andrei Deryabin, co-producer of a new film about the author's final days titled The Last Station, told the Guardian. "He's esteemed everywhere apart from here in Russia." 

Experts explain the government's silence in various ways. Some refer to Tolstoy's disagreement with state-backed religion. Tolstoy's Christian views often _ those of the Roman Catholic church. 

His great grandson, Vladimir Ilyich Tolstoy, thinks Russia's cool attitude has more to do with history and the author's positive worldview. After all, the last century was a difficult one of the country's people. The darker writings of Fyodor Dostoevsky, he says, better fit the national character. Tolstoy hopes that as Russians grow more optimistic they will rediscover one of their own national treasures. 

"Tolstoy gives positive answers to the questions mankind is asking," he told the Guardian. " In this sense he gives more hope. I hope the 21stcentury is Tolstoyan."
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What was the name of the great author?
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Leo Tolstoy
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What great moment does this year mark?
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His death
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How many years ago?
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100
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What book did he write?
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War and Peace
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what country is he from?
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Russia.
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Does Russia appreciate his works?
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no
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Why is that?
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He has a positive worldview
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Does the rest of the world admire him?
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yes
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What newspaper is reporting about the lack of enthusiasm?
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The Guardian
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What is the name of his grandson?
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Vladimir Ilyich Tolstoy
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Which writer is a better fit for Russian character?
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Who is helping to make a film about the authors final days?
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Andrei Deryabin
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What is it's title?
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The Last Station
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Where is the author looked up to?
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everywhere except Russia
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Do we know the authors view on Religion?
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yes
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What were they?
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Christian
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Did he agree with the states view on Religion?
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no