Boris Eikhenbaum was a prominent Russian literary scholar and critic, known for his contributions to the field of literary theory. Born in 1886, he played a significant role in the development of the Formalism movement, which focused on the analysis of literary texts through their form and structure rather than their content or historical context. Eikhenbaum's work emphasized the importance of language and style in understanding literature. Throughout his career, Eikhenbaum wrote extensively on various authors, including Leo Tolstoy and Anton Chekhov. He was also involved in the OPOYAZ group, which aimed to explore the scientific study of literature. Eikhenbaum's ideas have influenced many scholars and continue to be relevant in literary studies today.