Coincidence
So let's get this straight.We're in the massive, gigantic country called Russia. There are apparently only like five whole people in Russia. How do we know?Randomly, a kid named Misha Gordon witnes...
Linden Trees
We know from the get-go in this book that Yuri Zhivago has a bit of a thing for nature, and especially for smells. But linden trees stand out in this category because of the way they always seem to...
The Soldier's Hat
In Part 7, Chapter 29 of Doctor Zhivago, Yuri Zhivago sees a young man with a massive head wound being led into a military car. The soldier seems to be obsessed with putting his hat on straight, ev...
Folk Songs
Pasternak decides to include full versions of Russian folks songs at several points in this book. The songs always seem to have a timeless quality to them that helps Yuri Zhivago feel connected to...