Memoirs of a Revolutionist · Character
Polakov
A Russian merchant or explorer.
minor
Also known as Polakov, Mr. Polakov
First appearance: i
Polakov's tie to Peter Kropotkin is one of the pressures that moves Memoirs of a Revolutionist—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Young naturalist who accompanied Kropotkin on the expedition to find a passage between the gold mines and Transbaikália.
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With Peter Kropotkin (friendship): Polakov was a fellow revolutionary and close companion of Kropotkin, sharing ideals and conspiratorial work. With Peter Kropotkin (friendship): Polakov was a fellow revolutionary and…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Influences and Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Siberian Exile and Revolutionary Networks
- Imperial Court and Reformers
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Peter Kropotkin
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Polakov was a fellow revolutionary and close companion of Kropotkin, sharing ideals and… How this plays out →
- Peter Kropotkin
friendship · positive
Polakov was a fellow revolutionary and close companion of Kropotkin, sharing ideals and… How this plays out →
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