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Leo Tolstoy vs Victor Hugo

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world picks Leo Tolstoy over Victor Hugo, 57% to 43%. Leo Tolstoy is #3 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 from Russia. Victor Hugo is #9, and #1 of the 11 from France.

Side by side

Leo TolstoyVictor Hugo
World rank#3#9
CountryRussiaFrance
Lived1828–19101802–1885

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