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Why did Nikolay Gogol move to St. Petersburg in 1828?
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Nikolay Gogol
Ukrainian-born humorist, novelist, and dramatist Nikolay Gogol, 19th-century photographic print.
Nikolay Gogol moved to St. Petersburg in 1828 with the intention of entering the civil service. Upon his arrival, however, he found that his lack of financial resources and social connections made it difficult to secure a position, forcing him to struggle to earn a living.1