The other great Tolstoy: 5 must-read books by the controversial Soviet writer The other great Tolstoy: 5 must-read books by the controversial Soviet writer Alexandra Guzeva Jan 08 2025 Culture

https://www.gw2ru.com/arts/57965-alexei-tolstoy-5-must-read-books Alexei Tolstoy, the creator of Buratino, Russia’s version of Pinocchio, was a distant relative of Leo Tolstoy. Though he wasn’t an influential global thinker, he left an interesting legacy that’s also included in school curriculum. This year marks the 135th anniversary of his birth, so let's take a close look at his most famous works.