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Lyov Kambek
Minor character mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as Lyov Kambek
First appearance: demons
Lyov Kambek shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced in Stepan Trofimovitch's muttered refrain 'Vyek, and vyek, and Lyov Kambek' during the train journey back.
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