# Vassili Karpich — Short Fiction character guide

> Vassili Karpich in Short Fiction by Vsevolod Garshin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Vassili

**First appearance:** 0041-nadejda-nicolaievna

## Who they are

A character with a minor role.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/i)

The squad leader, a veteran N.C.O. who served in the Khiva campaign, tries to maintain discipline.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/v)

Argues that a man can look after himself better than a horse, during the march.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_56_se/chapters/vii)

Interrupts rumors about the crossing, scolding a soldier for spreading unverified information.

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