Oblomov

Interesting Facts

• The main character, Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, became a symbol of laziness and apathy, and his name entered the Russian language as a common noun.
• The novel was written in the mid-19th century and reflects the crisis of the nobility in Russia at that time.
• Oblomov spends most of his time in bed, symbolizing his inactivity and inability to lead an active life.
• One of the central episodes of the novel is Oblomov's dream, in which he sees an idealized past of his life at the Oblomovka estate.
• Oblomov's friend, Andrei Stoltz, is the complete opposite of the main character and symbolizes activity and progress.
• The novel raises important social and philosophical questions, such as the meaning of life, the role of work, and responsibility to society.
• The work was highly praised by contemporaries and had a significant influence on Russian literature.