Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin

Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin (real name Saltykov, pseudonym Nikolai Shchedrin; January 15 [27], 1826 - April 28 [May 10], 1889) is a Russian writer, journalist, editor of the journal Patriotic Notes, Ryazan and Tver Vice Governor.