"The Census in Moscow" by Leo Tolstoy is an essay that looks closely at how census information was gathered in Moscow during the late 1800s. Tolstoy thinks it's crucial to understand the hard lives of people and the responsibilities that come with asking them questions about their lives. The essay pushes for people to act and think about how society can fix problems like poverty and unfairness. Tolstoy argues that the census should be more than just numbers; it should be a chance to connect with people and help them. He wants the people doing the census to be kind and understanding, especially with those who don't have much. Instead of just giving money, Tolstoy believes we should build real relationships with people and work together to make things better in the community, arguing that this can change the census into something that helps society heal and improve.
The Census in Moscow
By Leo Tolstoy
During a census in Moscow in the late 1800s, a writer explores how the act of gathering data can become a call to action.
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About the AuthorCount Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential authors of all time. He received nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature every year from 1902 to 1906 and for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, 1902, and 1909.
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