Dead Souls · Character

General Betristchev

A retired general and Tientietnikov's proud, domineering neighbor.

minor

First appearance: I

General Betristchev's tie to Chichikov is one of the pressures that moves Dead Souls—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A neighboring general who speaks uncomplimentarily of Tientietnikov and has a daughter named Ulinka.

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With Chichikov (social): Chichikov ingratiates himself with the proud, old-fashioned General Betristchev, using flattery to gain access. With Chichikov (social): Chichikov ingratiates himself with the proud, old-fashioned General Betristchev, using flattery to gain access. With Chichikov (social): Chichikov ingratiates himself with the proud, old-fashioned General Betristchev, using flattery to gain access.

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Character groups

Landowners and officials
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Chichikov
social · positive
Chichikov ingratiates himself with the proud, old-fashioned General Betristchev, using… How this plays out →
Chichikov
social · positive
Chichikov ingratiates himself with the proud, old-fashioned General Betristchev, using… How this plays out →
Chichikov
social · positive
Chichikov ingratiates himself with the proud, old-fashioned General Betristchev, using… How this plays out →

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