Short Fiction · Character
Barinya
A mistress or lady of the house, often addressed as Barinya.
minor
Also known as matushka barinya
First appearance: short fiction
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The lady of the house, mother of Lelechka, who plays hide-and-seek with her child
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Character groups
- Focal and household figures
- Recurring domestic characters
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