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Ponomarev
A wine merchant or trader mentioned in the story.
minor
First appearance: part i iv
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Gambler and hard bargainers
- Protagonist
- Landowners and officials
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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