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Ilyín

A young, enthusiastic officer in Nikoláy Rostóv's hussar regiment.

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Also known as Ilyín

First appearance: vi

Ilyín shows up with force in Chapter XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The young, agitated cornet suffering from the tormenting expectation of terror and death, contrasting with Rostov's composure.
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Character Web

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MKMikhail KutúzovVDVasíli DenísovABAlphonse BergPMPrince MuratPNPrince NesvítskiILIlyín

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Group 4
  • Group 1

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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