Leo Tolstoy was born in the estate of Yasnaya Polyana in 1828, and the location itself, which means Bright Glade, foreshadowed the light of knowledge that would emerge from this expanse.
A light so powerful that it reached every corner of the earth and has not lost its shine to this day. His great works are undoubtedly a reference point, but beneath them lie many lessons to be learned. His life, in itself, is a whole "lesson" on how you can lose your way, find it again, and ultimately remain restless until your last breath.
He believed in awakening and considered that the dominant weapon of power is the "hypnotism" of the masses. He sought to disseminate knowledge through "literary newspapers" when he realized that books could not reach the broad masses of people.
"I Cannot Remain Silent" was a cry against the death penalty, against the violence of power, and it is unimaginable how relevant it is to today's world.
