Short Fiction · Character

Lesha Semiboyarinov

A young male character, possibly a relative.

minor

Also known as dear Lesha, VII Lesha

First appearance: short fiction

Lesha Semiboyarinov shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The birthday boy, a second-class student.

Lesha Semiboyarinov first appears in 0001 short fiction.

In I: The birthday boy, a second-class student.

Later, in III: A lost boy with sad blue eyes, speaks of a white mamma who died and a black mamma who is his stepmother.

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I
The birthday boy, a second-class student.
III
A lost boy with sad blue eyes, speaks of a white mamma who died and a black mamma who is his stepmother.
IV
The boy whose stepmother may have abandoned him.
V
The boy whose fate is discussed; Saksaoolov considers adopting him.
VI
The boy who is taken in by Saksaoolov after his stepmother agrees to give him up.
VII
Lesha is the boy who receives the white egg from the 'white mamma' and gives the Easter kiss to Saksaoolov.

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