Yuri Andreievich Zhivago is the protagonist of Boris Pasternak's novel "Doctor Zhivago" and its subsequent film adaptations. He is a talented physician and poet whose life is profoundly affected by the events of the Russian Revolution and the Russian Civil War.
Yuri is born into an aristocratic family, but his mother dies when he is young, and he is taken in by the Gromeko family. He marries Tonya Gromeko, the daughter of the family that took him in. As a dedicated doctor, Yuri helps those in need during difficult times, including serving as a doctor on the front lines during World War I. The chaos of the revolution deeply impacts his life and views on society. Yuri meets and falls in love with Lara Antipova while working as a doctor. Their love affair is intense but complicated by their respective marriages and the turbulent political climate. After the war, Yuri and Lara's relationship continues amidst the turmoil of the Russian Civil War, facing numerous challenges, including separation and hardship.
Yuri is highly intelligent and deeply reflective, excelling in his dual roles as a doctor and poet. He is compassionate and empathetic, often going out of his way to help others. Yuri is idealistic and philosophical, frequently contemplating the deeper meaning of life, love, and humanity, which is reflected in his poetry. Despite his romantic entanglement with Lara, Yuri remains devoted to his family and deeply cares for his wife, Tonya, and their children. Throughout the many hardships he faces, Yuri shows remarkable resilience and endurance, both physically and emotionally.
