# Stepan Vasiliev — Yashka character guide

> Stepan Vasiliev in Yashka by Maria Bochkareva.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Stepan

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

## Who they are

A soldier and comrade of Yasha who drifts toward Bolshevik convictions, embodying the political currents that will split the men Maria fights beside.

## In the story

### [V: Escape from Exile](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/chapters/v-escape-from-exile)

A young exile who steals Yasha's horse, triggering a violent confrontation.

### [Wounded and Paralysed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/chapters/viii-wounded-and-paralysed)

Mentioned as the son of Daria; a student and junior officer who asked his mother to visit Maria.

### [IX: Eight Hours in German Hands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/chapters/ix-eight-hours-in-german-hands)

Mentioned as the recipient of packages Maria brings from Moscow.

### [XIX: Saved by a Miracle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yashka_se/chapters/xix-saved-by-a-miracle)

A Bolshevik chief and son of Daria, he initially refuses but later speaks on Maria's behalf.

## Links

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