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Author: Svetlana V. Kapustina
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PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, Department of Russian Language and Speech Culture, Institute of Philology, Crimean Federal V.I. Vernadsky University, Academician Vernadsky Avenue, 4, 295007 Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia.

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Kapustina, S.V. “Variants for the Continuation of the Novel Crime and Punishment in Russian-Language Fanfiction.” Dostoevsky and World Culture. Philological journal, no. 4 (28), 2024, pp. 194–214. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22455/2619-0311-2024-4-194-214

Received: 05 Mar. 2024
Published: 25 Dec. 2024
Issue: 2024 no. 4 (28)
Department: DOSTOEVSKY IN THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES
Pages: 194-214
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22455/2619-0311-2024-4-194-214
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Keywords: Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment, reflection, fan creativity, fanfiction, fanfic, fandom, ficwriter, post-canon.
Abstract: The study examines Russian-language fanfiction that explores potential continuations of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel Crime and Punishment. Within the thematic corpus of fanfiction, the analysis distinguishes between local perspectives — secondary texts that develop specific elements of the primary text — and post-canons, fan-created narratives centered around the novel’s epilogue. A noticeable imbalance is observed, as post-canonical essays are rarely produced, reflecting the infrequent re-reading of Crime and Punishment by contemporary students. Instead, fanfiction often focuses on local perspectives, sometimes limited to onomastic parallels, which stems from a broader trend of non-(re)reading of Dostoevsky’s work. The article highlights that fanfiction authors frequently engage with provocative themes, particularly in the genre of “missing scenes.” In cases where these scenes correspond to a “curtain scene,” fanfiction writers often adopt a cynical approach to the characters of Crime and Punishment. When such direct comparisons are not feasible, opportunities arise for young “book enthusiasts” — those capable of engaging with classical texts without succumbing to the distortions of “clip thinking.” The study argues for incorporating the writing of post-canonical essays based on Dostoevsky’s novel into the creative assignments for tenth-grade students. This practice is justified by its potential to increase students’ motivation to read, foster their engagement in a creative dialogue with the original work, and encourage a more thoughtful and responsible approach to literature and language.

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