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Nikolay Tolstoy-MiloslavskiyTolstoy's son
Date of Birth: 23.06.1935
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Content:
- Early Life and Family
- Education and Literary Career
- Historical Investigations
- Political Activities
- Personal Life
- Legacy
Early Life and Family
Nikolay Tolstoy is a British historian, politician, and author of Russian descent. Born in 1935, he is the son of Dmitry Tolstoy, who fled Russia with his English governess in 1920. Nikolay's mother, Mary, remarried Patrick O'Brian, a renowned author, in 1945.
Education and Literary Career
Tolstoy pursued a multifaceted education, including stints at Wellington College, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and Trinity College Dublin. He established himself as a prominent Celtic scholar and author, penning "In Search of Merlin" and "The Coming of the King," which explored British ancient history through the lens of Arthurian legend.
Historical Investigations
Tolstoy became renowned for his investigations into British involvement in the extradition of Cossacks and Yugoslav emigrants to the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia after World War II. His book "The Minister and the Massacres" sparked a libel suit against him by Lord Aldington. After declaring bankruptcy, Tolstoy appealed the case to the European Court of Human Rights, which ultimately ruled that the awarded damages violated his freedom of speech.
Political Activities
Tolstoy has actively participated in politics as a conservative and monarchist. He holds key positions within the International Monarchist League and the League of Russian Monarchists in London. As a candidate for the UK Independence Party, he contested various elections but garnered limited electoral success.
Personal Life
Tolstoy married and had four children: Alexandra, Ksenia, Anastasia, and Dmitry. His daughter Alexandra's partner, Sergey Pugachev, a Russian millionaire, was the subject of controversy due to his alleged extramarital relationship with Tolstoy while remaining legally married.
Legacy
Tolstoy's work and activism have generated widespread attention. In 2008, a film titled "Nikolay Tolstoy: The Russian Count of the English Countryside" was released, highlighting his unique journey and contributions to British society. He remains an influential figure in the fields of history, literature, and politics.
