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«Doctor Zhivago» is a novel by Russian poet and writer Boris Pasternak, first published in 1957. The book tells the story of Yuri Zhivago, a doctor and poet whose life becomes intertwined with major social and historical events in early 20th-century Russia. Through the trials of World War I, the 1917 revolution, and the subsequent Civil War, Yuri seeks harmony and meaning in his personal life, love, and creativity, despite the destruction and losses. Pasternak presents his reflections on human nature, history, and culture, emphasizing the ideals of human freedom, love, and self-sacrifice.