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October 20, 2025

The Ptototypes of the Characters of L. N. Tolstoy’s Resurrection (Based on Archival Sources)

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The analysis reveals the complex lives of Ivan Trushinskii and Rosalia Onni, shedding light on their true story.
Three previously unknown letters from Trushinskii to Koni are examined, adding depth to the narrative.
Key evidence from the trial suggests that Trushinskii's intentions toward Onni may have been more complicated than portrayed.
Utilizing archival sources allows for a fresh perspective on the characters, deepening the understanding of Tolstoy's work.

Abstract

Resurrection, the novel by L. N. Tolstoy, is based on a true story provided by A. F. Koni. It took place in 1875 and involved two real characters, Ivan Trushinskii and Rosalia Onni. After the trial, Trushinskii (a member of the jury) proposed to Onni. Koni was involved in this case as the prosecutor in charge of the prison, and several years later related the story to Tolstoy. Using archival data, the author tries to reconstruct the lives of both characters and to verify the factual basis of the key issue in the story: whether Onni was seduced by Trushinskii. Three formerly unknown letters of Trushinskii to Koni are cited and analyzed in the article.

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