Which Russian author wrote 'War and Peace'?

The Russian author who wrote 'War and Peace' was Leo Tolstoy.

Tolstoy's epic novel is set during the Napoleonic era, including Napoleon's invasion of Russia and the aftermath of the 1812 campaign. Rather than following one hero, it interweaves the lives of several aristocratic families with major historical events. Characters such as Pierre Bezukhov, Andrei Bolkonsky, and Natasha Rostova provide different perspectives on love, society, war, and personal change.

The novel was first serialized in the Russian journal The Russian Messenger between 1865 and 1867. Tolstoy extensively revised it before its complete publication in 1869. The work combines fictional storytelling with long reflections on history, leadership, and the forces that shape societies.

Readers sometimes confuse Tolstoy with Fyodor Dostoevsky or Anton Chekhov, who were also major Russian writers. Dostoevsky wrote 'Crime and Punishment', while Chekhov was especially known for short stories and plays.