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Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of ... more
FAQs about Vital Question, or, What is to be Done?:How many episodes does Vital Question, or, What is to be Done? have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.
February 17, 2026044 - Part III Chapter 05Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more10minPlay
February 16, 2026043 - Part III Chapter 04bDespised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more17minPlay
February 15, 2026042 - Part III Chapter 04aDespised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more17minPlay
February 14, 2026041 - Part III Chapter 03Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more21minPlay
February 13, 2026040 - Part III Chapter 02Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more23minPlay
February 12, 2026039 - Part III Chapter 01Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more6minPlay
February 11, 2026038 - Part II Chapter 24Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more8minPlay
February 10, 2026037 - Part II Chapter 23Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more13minPlay
February 09, 2026036 - Part II Chapter 22Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more9minPlay
February 08, 2026035 - Part II Chapter 21Despised by literary giants Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy, Chernyshevskys What Is To Be Done? offers a gripping and empathetic portrayal of idealistic revolutionaries navigating the oppressive landscape of mid-nineteenth century tsarist Russia. Translator Nathan Haskell Dole passionately asserts in his preface that this is a thrilling narrative that will captivate readers from start to finish. The novel features a diverse cast of characters, including the fiercely independent Vera Pavlovna and the inspiring radical Rakhmetov. Written from the depths of the notorious Peter & Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg—often referred to as the Abu Ghraib of tsarist Russia—the author later faced years of exile in Siberia. Despite Dostoyevskys scorn for Chernyshevskys work, particularly in The Possessed and Notes From Underground, the novels legacy lies in its profound influence on future revolutionaries and activists who embraced a life of asceticism and self-sacrifice. - Summary by Expatriate...more16minPlay
FAQs about Vital Question, or, What is to be Done?:How many episodes does Vital Question, or, What is to be Done? have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.