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Piotr

A servant in the Kirsanov household.

minor

Also known as Piotr Kirsanov

First appearance: II

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Nikolai's servant, a chubby young fellow with whitish down on his chin and little, lacklustre eyes, who indicates a man of the new, improved generation.

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With Yevgeny Bazarov (professional): A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class divide and Bazarov's contempt for social niceties. With Yevgeny Bazarov (professional): A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class divide and Bazarov's contempt for social niceties. With Yevgeny Bazarov (professional): A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class divide and Bazarov's contempt for social niceties.

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Yevgeny Bazarov
professional · negative
A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class… How this plays out →
Yevgeny Bazarov
professional · negative
A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class… How this plays out →
Yevgeny Bazarov
professional · negative
A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class… How this plays out →

Yevgeny Bazarov
A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class divide and Bazarov's contempt for social niceties.
Yevgeny Bazarov
A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class divide and Bazarov's contempt for social niceties.
Yevgeny Bazarov
A servant who is treated with casual condescension by Bazarov, reflecting the class divide and Bazarov's contempt for social niceties.

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Chapter I
Nikolai's servant, a chubby young fellow with whitish down on his chin and little, lacklustre eyes, who indicates a man of the new, improved generation. He is smoking a pipe and announces the arrival of the carriage.
II
The modernized servant who bows to Arkady from a distance and helps with the horses.
III
Acts as valet, points out peasants heading to the gin-shop, and delivers Bazarov's matchbox and cigar.
Chapter X
A vain servant who brightens up when Bazarov pays him attention, despite Bazarov's mockery.
Chapter XXIV
Acts as a second for Bazarov during the duel, though he is terrified and stands at a distance.

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