Short Fiction · Character
Zakhar Grigoryevich Chernyshov
A named character, possibly a nobleman.
minor
Also known as self Chernyshov, Chernyshov, Zakhar
First appearance: short fiction
Zakhar Grigoryevich Chernyshov shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a general from Catherine's time, possibly exiled in Nicholas's time; the old man's family is descended from him.
Zakhar Grigoryevich Chernyshov first appears in 0001 short fiction.
In II: Mentioned as a general from Catherine's time, possibly exiled in Nicholas's time; the old man's family is descended from him.
Later, in III: Historical figure whose name appears in songs and legends; the narrator investigates his possible connection to the exiled family.
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- Other
Character groups
- Diverse community and historical allusions
- Village community figures
- Old Cossacks and youth
- Central family and authority
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