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How many years of compulsory military service did Dostoevsky serve in exile?

  • Six

  • Four

  • Five

  • Seven

Answer

In 1850, Dostoevsky was sentenced to four years of compulsory military service in exile. He was assigned to a penal battalion in Siberia, where he served for six years. During this time, he experienced harsh conditions and was subjected to physical and psychological abuse. However, he also found time to read and write, and he began to develop his literary skills.
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