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Sergei

A character in the narrative.

minor

Also known as the Kharitonensky Sergei

First appearance: xxx in various walks

Sergei shows up with force in IV: Moscow. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A former San Francisco resident who offers the narrator a room in the Kharitonensky guest house; a Left Social Revolutionist now working with the Bolsheviks.
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In IV: Moscow: A former San Francisco resident who offers the narrator a room in the Kharitonensky guest house; a Left Social Revolutionist now working with the Bolsheviks. Later, in VIII: In the Moskkommune: A…

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UNUnknown NarratorLELenaLVLittle VeraKAKarakhanSESergei

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extensive Revolutionary Cast
  • Protagonist
  • Anarchists and Bolsheviks
  • British Philosopher and Soviet Diplomat

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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