# Lieutenant Vasili — Yashka character guide

> Lieutenant Vasili in Yashka by Maria Bochkareva.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Vasili

**First appearance:** 0009-vi-i-enlist-by-the-grace-of-the-tsar

## Who they are

An officer in Yasha's regiment whose fate at the front becomes one of the many silences the war leaves behind, haunting the narrator's resolve.

## Relationships

### [Marusia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/characters/marusia)

_romantic_

Lieutenant Vasili and Marusia are involved in a romantic relationship, likely as lovers or sweethearts.

### [Yasha Buk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/characters/yasha_buk)

_rivalry_

Lieutenant Vasili and Yasha Buk are rivals, possibly competing for Maria Bochkareva's affection or military standing.

### [Marusia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/characters/marusia)

_romantic_

Lieutenant Vasili and Marusia are involved in a romantic relationship, likely as lovers or sweethearts.

## In the story

### [Yashka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/chapters/yashka)

A young officer who seduces and then abandons Maria, leading to her family's disgrace.

### [II: Marriage at Fifteen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/chapters/ii-marriage-at-fifteen)

Younger Lazov brother who seduces Maria with promises of marriage, then abandons her when his regiment is transferred.

## Links

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