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Poltinin

A minor character, possibly a worker or revolutionary.

minor

Also known as Yakov Poltinin

First appearance: xxvii

Poltinin shows up with force in Chapter XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Old friend of Ostrov; sent from the capital to establish connections; leads plans to steal the miracle-working icon.
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See Poltinin in xxvii

Character Web

8 connections

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OSOstrovKIKirshaTRTrirodovKEKerbakhZHZherbenevPOPoltinin

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Minor and Symbolic Figures
  • Political and Romantic Entanglements
  • Protagonist
  • Lower-Class and Official Figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Elisaveta, amidst the slander and agitation over Egorka’s dea…

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See Poltinin in xxvii
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