Leo Tolstoy

Early Life

Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 in Russia, on a large family estate called Yasnaya Polyana. He grew up surrounded by nature, books, and many people who worked on the land. Sadly, Leo lost his parents when he was young, but reading and learning helped him feel curious and hopeful.

As a child, Leo loved stories and often made up his own. He was very thoughtful and liked to ask big questions about life, fairness, and what it means to be good. These questions stayed with him his whole life.

Learning and Growing

When Leo was a young man, he went to school, but he did not enjoy strict rules. He learned better by reading on his own and thinking deeply. Over time, he became interested in writing stories that showed real people and real feelings.

Leo also traveled and met people from many different backgrounds. These experiences helped him understand others better and inspired his writing.

Becoming a Famous Writer

Leo Tolstoy became one of the most famous writers in the world. He wrote long novels like *War and Peace* and *Anna Karenina*. These books showed how people make choices, face problems, and try to do what is right.

Even though his books were long, readers loved them because the characters felt real. Leo had a special talent for explaining feelings and ideas in a clear and honest way.

Helping Others

Later in life, Leo wanted to help people even more. He believed in kindness, peace, and simple living. He opened schools for poor children and wrote books and stories just for them.

Leo thought that learning should be joyful and fair. He wanted children to think for themselves and care about others.

Legacy

Leo Tolstoy passed away in 1910, but his ideas and stories are still read all over the world. Many people admire him not only as a writer, but also as someone who tried to make the world kinder.

Today, Leo Tolstoy is remembered as a man who believed that words can change hearts and that understanding others is very important.