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Martha Nikitishna

An old servant in the Epanchin household.

minor

Also known as Martha, Martha Nikitishna, dear old Martha

First appearance: part i ii

See Martha Nikitishna in part i iiBook page

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AIAfanasy Ivanov…IFIvan Fyodorovi…PLPrince Lev Nik…NFNastasya Filip…PSParfyon Semyon…MNMartha Nikitishna

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See Martha Nikitishna in part i ii