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Boris Ivanovitch

A Russian associate of Mirelle, briefly mentioned.

minor

Also known as Boris

First appearance: xxvii interview with mirelle

Boris Ivanovitch shows up with force in The Man with the White Hair. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Russian agent, described as a rat-like man, who orchestrates the secret sale of a package to an American.
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Boris Ivanovitch first appears in 0028 xxvii interview with mirelle.

In The Man with the White Hair: A Russian agent, described as a rat-like man, who orchestrates the secret sale of a package to an American.

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  • Minor Russian associates
  • Supporting cast and background
  • Key suspects and witnesses

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Boris Ivanovitch in xxvii interview with mirelle
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