In the 19th century Russian gentry lived an idle and boring life. It was difficult for them to find their place in life to realize their potential. The protagonist, Ilya Ilyich Oblomov, refused to work just for the sake of building up his fortune, he did not see any lofty goals in it. Lying on a sofa and indulging into philosophical reflections on the meaning of life, he had missed many things in this life, including his love - Olga. Despaired of ever getting to his heart, she married his friend Stolz.