Short Fiction · Character
Semen Nikolayevich
An old character, possibly related to Budnikov.
minor
Also known as Semen Nikolayevich Budnikov, the old Semen Nikolayevich
First appearance: short fiction
Semen Nikolayevich shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Semen Nikolayevich is the full name of M.
Semen Nikolayevich first appears in 0001 short fiction.
In V: Semen Nikolayevich is the full name of M. Budnikov, addressed by the narrator during their conversation.
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- Other
Character groups
- Respected elders and family
- Village community figures
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