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Yevséyitch

A named character, possibly a servant.

minor

Also known as VI Yevséyitch, VI

First appearance: short fiction

Yevséyitch shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Volóydka; a cheerful escapee who dances after receiving provisions.

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In VII: Mentioned as Volóydka; a cheerful escapee who dances after receiving provisions. Later, in Sketches of a Siberian Tourist:…

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VII
Mentioned as Volóydka; a cheerful escapee who dances after receiving provisions.
Sketches of a Siberian Tourist
Referenced as an old servant or attendant accompanying the narrator.
VI: Yevséyitch
The sótsky (village constable) guarding the prisoner; a small peasant with roguish eyes, diplomatic and fearful of the powerful criminals, seeking guarantees from the authorities.
VIII: “Iván, Aged Thirty-Eight Years”
The servant who rushes out to bring the prisoner in.
IX: The Investigation Continued
Stands at the front of the crowd of witnesses, his face red and lips tight, evidently having reached a decision with the group.

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