Michael Strogoff · Character

General Kissoff

A Russian general and aide to the Czar.

minor

Also known as General, the Man of Iron

First appearance: Michael Strogoff Meets the Czar

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With Michael Strogoff (professional): General Kissoff is Michael's superior officer, giving him orders for the secret mission. With Michael Strogoff (professional): General Kissoff is Michael's superior officer, giving…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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A Fête at the New Palace
Delivers the dispatch about the rebellion and receives orders from the Czar.
Russians and Tartars
The chief of police who questions the Czar's clemency policy and provides intelligence on Ogareff's movements, though he is unaware of the full conspiracy.
Michael Strogoff Meets the Czar
The general who recommends Michael Strogoff to the Czar and vouches for his abilities.
From Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod
Provided Michael Strogoff with money and a podorojna in the name of Nicholas Korpanoff, but no official document of the Emperor's service.
A Hare Crosses the Road
Referenced in the narrator's description of Michael as 'the Man of Iron'.

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