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Porfiry Platonovitch
A neighbor and acquaintance of the Kirsanovs.
minor
Also known as Porfiry Platonitch
First appearance: xii
Porfiry Platonovitch shows up with force in Chapter XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A neighbour and devoted cardplayer who joins the party for a game of preference.
Porfiry Platonovitch first appears in 0011 xii.
In Chapter XVI: A neighbour and devoted cardplayer who joins the party for a game of preference.
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See Porfiry Platonovitch in xii