In the nineteenth century, many outstanding cultural figures emerged, especially among Russian writers, artists, poets, and composers. However, not all of them have retained their fame to this day. One such person was Fyodor Lvovich Sollogub, who possessed numerous creative talents.

Fyodor Lvovich was born on February 9, 1848, into a noble family in the Vladimir province. He was the son of Lev Alexandrovich Sollogub, a notable participant in the poetic gatherings of the Pushkin era, and the nephew of the famous memoirist and poet Vladimir Alexandrovich Sollogub. After receiving an excellent education, Fyodor Lvovich married the Empress's lady-in-waiting, Baroness Natalia Mikhailovna Bode. Financial difficulties did not trouble him, allowing him to fully dedicate himself to creativity. He taught at the Moscow Drama School, worked as an actor and theater artist, and also created watercolors. His collection included many magnificent paintings, started by his father. The Sollogub family lived on Povarskaya Street, where they were often visited by notable figures such as Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, who described their estate as the Rostovs' mansion. In addition to all this, Sollogub found time to write poetry.

Unfortunately, Fyodor Lvovich lived only 42 years and died on October 29, 1890. He was buried in the Don Monastery. His wife outlived him by 29 years, and his daughters, being ladies-in-waiting to the Empress, faced persecution during the Soviet era. His elder daughter Elena was in exile for a long time, while the younger, Vera, managed to emigrate abroad, where she soon passed away.