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The Inspector General · Character
Stepan Ilyich Ukhovertov
A police officer, one of the governor's subordinates.
minor
Also known as Stepan Ilyich
First appearance: scene i
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- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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