Where was Fyodor Dostoevsky buried after his death in 1881?

Fyodor Dostoevsky was buried in Tikhvin Cemetery after his death in 1881.

Tikhvin Cemetery is part of the Alexander Nevsky Lavra in Saint Petersburg, one of Russia’s most important historic monastic complexes. Dostoevsky’s funeral attracted thousands of mourners, reflecting his immense literary and religious importance in late-imperial Russia.

The cemetery contains the graves of many major Russian cultural figures, including composers, poets, and writers. Its association with Dostoevsky makes it a frequent destination for readers visiting Saint Petersburg.

A common mix-up is confusing Tikhvin Cemetery with the city’s other famous burial grounds. Dostoevsky died in Saint Petersburg and was buried there, rather than in Moscow or in his birthplace. His grave remains a prominent literary memorial.