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She met Boris Pasternak in October 1946, in the editorial office of "Novy Mir", where she was in charge of the new authors department. She was romantically involved with him until his death, although he refused to leave his wife. Early in 1948, he asked her to leave "Novy Mir", as her position there was getting more difficult because of their relationship. She took up a role as his secretary instead.