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Michiev

A skilled wheelwright owned by Sobakevitch.

minor

Also known as wheelwright Michiev, the said Michiev

First appearance: part i iii

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CHChichikovMAManilovIAIvan AntonovitchPSProbka StepanMIMichiev

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  • Other

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  • Diverse minor characters
  • Protagonist
  • Landowners and officials
  • Officials and ruined landowners

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Michiev in part i iii
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