Daniil Tolstoy

Daniil Tolstoy is the great-great-grandson of the legendary Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. A scholar of Russian philosophy and literature, Daniil has spent years researching the intellectual legacy of his ancestor, with a particular focus on Tolstoy’s engagement with Eastern philosophies such as those found in Hinduism and Buddhism. Daniil’s insights into Tolstoy’s evolving views on non-violence and social justice will provide invaluable perspective on the correspondence between Tolstoy and Gandhi, as well as their shared vision for a more just and peaceful world.