Crime and Punishment · Character

Nastasya

The kind-hearted and talkative servant of Raskolnikov's landlady, who helps care for him during his illness.

minor

Also known as Nastasya Nikiforovna

First appearance: part i i

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With Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov (professional): Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him with practical care, food, and blunt commentary. With Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov (professional): Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him with practical care, food, and blunt commentary. With Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov (professional): Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him with practical care, food, and blunt commentary.

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Marmeladov Family Circle
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Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov
professional · positive
Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him… How this plays out →
Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov
professional · positive
Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him… How this plays out →
Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov
professional · positive
Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him… How this plays out →

Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov
Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him with practical care, food, and blunt commentary.
Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov
Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him with practical care, food, and blunt commentary.
Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov
Nastasya is Raskolnikov's kind-hearted and gossipy landlady's servant, who provides him with practical care, food, and blunt commentary.

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See Nastasya in part i i