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Stavruchènko

An old character, possibly a Cossack.

minor

Also known as old Stavruchènko

First appearance: short fiction

Stavruchènko shows up with force in V: Love. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Old Stavruchènko is moved by Peter's playing and reminisces about his youth.

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In V: Love: Old Stavruchènko is moved by Peter's playing and reminisces about his youth. Later, in II: Old friend of Maxim, a practical…

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V: Love
Old Stavruchènko is moved by Peter's playing and reminisces about his youth.
II
Old friend of Maxim, a practical landlord with Cossack mannerisms; engages in ideological disputes with his sons.
III
The student who engages Evelyn in debate, initially sarcastic but ultimately silenced by her thoughtful replies.
VIII
Elder Stavruchènko, a former sceptic, is moved by Peter's playing and reminisces about his youth.
IX
He embraces the musician with enthusiasm and praises his playing.

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