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Dostoevsky Because He's Russian
KHALEDA RAHMAN ON 3/2/22 AT 10:59 EST
university in Italy has backtracked on a decision to postpone a course about
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the work of Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky following a backlash.
Italian writer Paolo Nori posted a video on Instagram on Tuesday saying he had received
an email from officials at the University of Milano-Bicocca, in Milan, informing him of the
decision to postpone his course following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"Dear Professor, the Vice Rector for Didactics has informed me of a decision taken with
the rector to postpone the course on Dostoevsky," the email said, according to Nori's
video.
"This is to avoid any controversy, especially internally, during a time of strong tensions."