The landlord Oblomov spends his time with all kinds of daydreams. None of his plans for the future and well-meant ideals he turns into reality. Even his love for the young and energetic Olga does not pull him out of his lethargy; after all, he would have to leave his beloved bed to do so. The novel Oblomov made Ivan Goncharov world-famous. The hero and his way of life have become proverbial - a classic of Russian literature.