A House of Gentlefolk · Character

Piotr Andreitch

Lavretsky's grandfather, a harsh landowner of the old school.

minor

Also known as Piotr

First appearance: VIII

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Fedor's grandfather; a typical steppe landowner who disinherits his son Ivan for marrying a serf.

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Character groups

Lavretsky Family Lineage
Kalitin Household Circle
Servants, Pets, and Acquaintances
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Ivan Petrovitch
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VIII
Fedor's grandfather; a typical steppe landowner who disinherits his son Ivan for marrying a serf.
IX
The old Lavretsky, initially unforgiving of his son's marriage, later relents after his wife's deathbed plea and allows Malanya to stay, but dies five years after her.
XXI
Lavretsky's grandfather, mentioned in old papers and Anton's stories as having built a stone palace but not managing his wealth well.

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