War and Peace · Character
Alpatych
Also known as Yákov Alpátych
- Major
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 51
A bald, middle-aged Russian man in understated early nineteenth-century clothing, wearing a white beaver hat and carrying a walking stick. His face, build, and other features are not established by the available descriptions, so keep them natural and unembellished rather than assigning distinctive traits.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 51
- Books
- 1
Description
A bald, middle-aged Russian man in understated early nineteenth-century clothing, wearing a white beaver hat and carrying a walking stick. His face, build, and other features are not established by the available descriptions, so keep them natural and unembellished rather than assigning distinctive traits.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Prince Andrew Bolkónskiestate owner and steward
Alpatych has served the Bolkónski household for decades, faithfully carrying out the family's instructions; Andrew trusts him to deliver urgent news and organize the family's departure.
- F
Ferapóntovlongstanding acquaintance and former adviser
Ferapóntov once bought a wood from the prince on Alpatych's advice; they maintain a familiar, practical rapport when Alpatych stays at his inn.
- PN
Prince Nicholas Andréevich Bolkónskimaster and steward
Alpatych has spent more than thirty years executing the old prince's orders and remains devoted to his authority.
Story so far
BOOK 1War and Peace
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