"What to Do? Thoughts Evoked by the Census of Moscow" by Leo Tolstoy is an essay where the author shares his awakening to the harsh poverty existing in Moscow. Tolstoy describes the shock he experienced upon moving to the city and seeing the great divide between the wealthy and the poor. Interactions with the lower class motivates reflections of individual obligations toward people in need. He makes the point that gathering the facts and figures of a census should not be a process of simply counting the unfortunate, but rather a call to action and a way to connect with the real lives behind the numbers. This sets up a wider conversation about caring, fairness in society, and the duty each person has to help others.
What to Do? Thoughts Evoked by the Census of Moscow
By Leo Tolstoy
After a move to Moscow reveals a shocking disparity between the wealthy and impoverished, a man grapples with questions about societal indifference and the individual's responsibility to alleviate suffering.
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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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