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Anna Thedorovna

A scheming relative who once took Barbara in and now works behind the scenes to marry her off, mixing charity with calculation in equal measure.

supporting

Also known as Anna, Anna Thedorovna

First appearance: april 8th my beloved makar alexievitch

As a supporting figure in Poor Folk, Anna Thedorovna is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as the one who supposedly saved Barbara and her mother from starvation, but is now blamed by Sasha for Barbara's misfortunes.

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Anna Thedorovna is a woman of shifting loyalties and sharp elbows, a distant kinswoman whose guardianship of Barbara came with strings she still tugs. Bykov calls her a very bad woman; Barbara knows her as the source of both shelter and shame. She matters because her machinations—gossip, pressure, and convenient arrangements—drive the plot's machinery, reminding the reader that in this world kindness and exploitation often wear the same face.

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Character groups

Barbara's social circle

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Monsieur Bykov
professional · negative
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Pokrovski
psychological · negative
Sasha
family · negative
Thedora
professional · negative
Monsieur Bykov
professional · negative
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Monsieur Bykov
Anna Thedorovna collaborates with Bykov in schemes involving Barbara, acting as a manipulative matchmaker or business partner.
Pokrovski
Anna Thedorovna exerts manipulative control over Pokrovski, exploiting his vulnerable position for her own gain.
Sasha
Anna Thedorovna is a relative or guardian to Sasha, treating her with coldness and exploitation rather than genuine care.
Thedora
Anna Thedorovna employs or supervises Thedora, using her as a servant or go-between in her manipulative schemes.
Monsieur Bykov
Anna Thedorovna collaborates with Bykov in schemes involving Barbara, acting as a manipulative matchmaker or business partner.

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Anna Thedorovna appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

April 25th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Mentioned as the one who supposedly saved Barbara and her mother from starvation, but is now blamed by Sasha for Barbara's misfortunes.
June 1st: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Mentioned as part of Barbara's earlier experiences.
I
A distant relative who offers assistance to Barbara and her mother after the father's death.
II
Looks askance at Barbara's care for Pokrovski; prays for his death during his final night.
June 20th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Accuses Barbara of ingratitude, denies accusations about Bwikov, and tries to lure Barbara back with promises of a dowry.
August 2nd: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Suspected by Thedora of being connected to Barbara's recent misfortunes.
August 4th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch
Implied orchestrator of the old man's visit, as he mentioned knowing her and she plans to visit Barbara.
September 15th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Implied to have informed Bwikov about Barbara's living situation.
September 23rd: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch
Mentioned by Bwikov as a bad woman who led Barbara's cousin astray and ruined Barbara.

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