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Zhivago

Живаго
Zhi-vah-go · [ʒɪˈvaɡo]
MasculineRussianEuropeanRegional
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Meaning
Of life, living
Legacy
Made famous by Boris Pasternak's Nobel Prize-winning novel 'Doctor Zhivago', which portrays a physician and poet during the Russian Revolution.
Known for
Popularized outside Russia primarily due to Boris Pasternak's novel, ensuring recognition in literary circles.
poet

The images that carry it

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The novel's story is set against the backdrop of harsh Russian winters, making snow a strong visual element.
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Yury Zhivago is a poet and physician, with his poetic works being central to the novel's themes and structure.
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The protagonist's profession as a doctor is a key part of his identity and the title of the famous novel.
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The bear is a symbol of Russia, the setting and origin of the name and its famous literary association.

What it asks of you

Moral
One must find humanity amidst chaos.
Character
It embodies a person of deep sensitivity.
Mindset
It faces hardship with inner grace.

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