What is ilya andreyevich tolstoy?

Ilya Andreyevich Tolstoy (1883-1937) was a Russian writer, literary critic, and journalist. He was born in Moscow and was a distant relative of the famous Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. Ilya Tolstoy studied at Moscow University but was expelled for his political activities. He then embarked on a career in journalism and writing.

Ilya Tolstoy's literary works include novels, short stories, essays, and plays. He wrote several historical novels, including "Peter the Great", "Tsar Fyodor Ivanovich", and "The House of the Dead Tzar." He also wrote political satires such as "The Revolution in Germany" and "The Case of Kreutzer." He was known for his vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail.

In addition to his literary career, Ilya Tolstoy was a prominent literary critic and editor. He worked as the editor of the literary magazine "Red Virgin Soil."

Ilya Tolstoy was a member of the Communist Party and played an active role in Soviet cultural life. However, he was targeted during Stalin's purges and was arrested in 1937. He was executed shortly thereafter. His literary works were banned in the Soviet Union until the 1950s.