Zhivago & the List Controversy

Boris Pasternak (1890-1960) was a Russian poet and novelist, famous for "Doctor Zhivago." Publication of his works was restricted in his lifetime, and "Doctor Zhivago" is still being censored and banned. Now, Pasternak's famous book is causing more controversy in Russia...

"The Guardian" reports on the new debate that's being waged over "Doctor Zhivago," and other books on the Russian literature "essential reading" lists. Fazil Iskander told "The Guardian": "Of course they don't want to speak about it but they want to smooth over Soviet history so that its tragic pages do not impact on the souls of schoolchildren."

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