Short Fiction · Character
Vanya Andrutzaki
A young Greek fisherman in Balaklava.
minor
Also known as Vanya
First appearance: the river of life
Vanya Andrutzaki shows up with force in IV: White Sturgeon. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Young fisherman who leads a crew against advice, catches a huge sturgeon, and proves himself a real ataman despite a severe hook injury.
Vanya Andrutzaki first appears in 0002 the river of life.
In IV: White Sturgeon: Young fisherman who leads a crew against advice, catches a huge sturgeon, and proves himself a real ataman despite a severe hook injury.
Later, in Bora: The reckless young fisherman who defies the bora, sets sail, and survives three days at sea with his crew.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Witches and Fishermen
- Biblical and Romantic Figures
- Lovers and Telegraphists
- Spies, Priests, and Performers
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See Vanya Andrutzaki in the river of life