Yama · Character
Soloviev
A ponderous, warm-hearted friend of the brothel women who defends Likhonin's rescue of Liubka with real wrath and insists an untouched mind is virgin soil worth cultivating.
supporting
Also known as The ponderous Soloviev, darling Soloviev
First appearance: yama
As a supporting figure in Yama, Soloviev is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Welcomes Liubka with grandiloquent speech, shows his generous and resourceful nature.
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In Chapter XIII: Welcomes Liubka with grandiloquent speech, shows his generous and resourceful nature. Later, in XIV: Supports Likhonin enthusiastically, offers to teach grammar and reading, and defends the project…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Prostitutes and Aristocratic Patrons
- Central Brothel Characters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Jennka’s confession—“someone has infected me with syphilis”—represents the…
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- Liubka
professional · negative
Soloviev is a frequent client of Liubka, representing a transactional relationship. How this plays out →
- Likhonin
social · ambivalent
- Liubka
professional · negative
Soloviev is a frequent client of Liubka, representing a transactional relationship. How this plays out →
- Likhonin
social · ambivalent
- Liubka
professional · negative
Soloviev is a frequent client of Liubka, representing a transactional relationship. How this plays out →
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Soloviev appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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