Universal Dostoevsky | RT Documentary

Universal Dostoevsky by RT Documentary presents Dostoevsky fans worldwide and proves the most recognised Russian writer and his philosophy are still on point two centuries later. Dario Gambarin, an Italian land artist, has been painting for almost 35 years and has had exhibitions all around the globe. His Dostoyevsky-inspired project is the impression of the Russian writer on a farm field. Fyodor Dostoevsky’s likeness is depicted on 25,000 square metres of land. The canvas is a wheat field, and the brushstrokes are applied by a tractor and plough. Unlike drawing on paper, this medium requires working with extreme caution — once the furrows are made, they are impossible to erase without ruining the entire work. But for Dario, the result is worth all the effort. He is not the only one to become enamoured with Dostoevsky’s philosophy and characters. Duke University in North Carolina has a vibrant Russian literature department. The students study Dostoevsky because they see him as the psychologist f