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Turgenev's literary contributions include the groundbreaking short story collection A Sportsman's Sketches, which marked a pivotal moment in Russian realism. His influential novel Fathers and Sons explores generational conflict and is a cornerstone of 19th-century literature. Deeply inspired by German society, Turgenev believed in Russia's potential for growth through Western influence. His shorter works, such as The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Faust, reflect the complexities of Russian life, capturing the hopes and anxieties of his contemporaries.