The Black Gang · Character
Yulowski
A redheaded Russian killer who wants Drummond and his wife bayoneted at once and buried with the other bodies in the grounds.
supporting
Also known as the redheaded Russian, the redheaded Russian Yulowski, the Russian
First appearance: iv in which count zadowa gets a shock
As a supporting figure in The Black Gang, Yulowski is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The redheaded Russian who commands the men at Maybrick Hall, ordering them to switch on the power and later to form a line of beaters to shoot Drummond on sight.
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Yulowski argues for immediate, brutal murder while Zadowa urges caution and Peterson listens impassively. His readiness to do the job himself, and his shrug when overruled, reveal a man for whom killing is simply a…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Social Circle and Minor Criminals
- Protagonist
- Core Allies and Villains
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Drummond’s near-drowning marks the climax because it is the moment of absolute physical and psychological extr…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Hugh Drummond
rivalry · negative
Yulowski is an enemy agent working with Carl Peterson against Hugh. How this plays out →
- Carl Peterson
professional · negative
- Hugh Drummond
rivalry · negative
Yulowski is an enemy agent working with Carl Peterson against Hugh. How this plays out →
- Carl Peterson
professional · negative
- Hugh Drummond
rivalry · negative
Yulowski is an enemy agent working with Carl Peterson against Hugh. How this plays out →
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Yulowski appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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