At the end of Doctor Zhivago, Tanya is revealed to be the daughter of Yuri Zhivago and Lara. She is raised by Tanya’s adoptive parents, who found her as a child after her mother, Lara, disappeared. Tanya grows up unaware of her true parentage until it is discovered by Yevgraf, Yuri’s half-brother, who has been searching for her.
Yevgraf’s investigation leads him to Tanya, who is now a young woman working in a laundry. Through his inquiries, he pieces together her identity and realizes that she is the child of Yuri and Lara. This revelation ties together the story’s themes of love, loss, and the enduring impact of the past.
Tanya’s character symbolizes the continuation of Yuri and Lara’s legacy, even though they are no longer alive. Her discovery by Yevgraf provides a sense of closure to the narrative, highlighting the enduring connections between the characters despite the tumultuous events they endured.