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Minchukov

A local man, possibly a teacher.

minor

Also known as Semyon Grigoryevitch, Semyon Grigoryevitch Minchukov

First appearance: i

Minchukov shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Police Commissioner; receives Peredonov and listens to his vague complaints about young officials.
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In XI: The Police Commissioner; receives Peredonov and listens to his vague complaints about young…

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NKNikolai Khripa…GRGrushinaNVNatalya VershinaMKMadame KhripatchPEPeredonovMIMinchukov

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast of townspeople
  • Peredonov's social circle
  • Haunting and matchmaking figures
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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See Minchukov in i
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