Doctor Zhivago, written by Boris Pasternak, is a sweeping Russian romance novel set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. The story follows the life of Yuri Zhivago, a physician and poet, and his love affair with Lara Antipova. Their relationship is marked by passion, betrayal, and the tumultuous events of the revolution. Pasternak's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions transport readers to a bygone era, making Doctor Zhivago a captivating read for lovers of Russian romance and historical fiction.