Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Boris Pasternak, the Russian poet and author known for his masterpiece “Dr. Zhivago.” With a life entrenched in some of the most monumental events in Russian history, Boris took from his lived experiences to write the book that would win him a Nobel Prize in Literature. Despite the opposition that he faced from the Soviet Union due to his works, Boris used his writing to share his passion and love for Russia. Happy birthday, Boris!

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