Borís Drubetskói

They are cousins, and Borís once had a youthful romantic attachment to Natásha. By this point he is only a familiar social companion, and Andrew reacts with jealousy and surprise when he learns of the past affection.

Anna actively promotes Borís’s prospects and encourages his match with Julie, making careful inquiries about Julie’s dowry while presenting the courtship as affection.

Borís courts Julie largely for her wealth and eventually proposes as his leave ends; Julie accepts, hoping for marriage and securing his declaration of love.

Borís serves in the Emperor’s suite, carries out commissions for him, and cultivates a position at court; Alexander has come to recognize his face.

They have a longstanding friendship, but Rostóv feels wounded by Borís’s initial annoyance and reluctance to risk his position to help Denísov. Their different views of the new peace and court society strain their bond.

Borís speaks frankly to Pierre to dispel suspicion that he and his mother seek the count’s fortune. Pierre admires Borís’s directness and resolves that they should become friends.

Prince Andrew befriends Borís and uses his connections to help him pursue an adjutant’s post, guiding him through the army’s informal hierarchy.

Prince Andrew introduces Borís to Dolgorukov, who expresses willingness to help him obtain a suitable position, though the meeting is cut short.

Borís considers courting Mary as one of Moscow’s richest heiresses, but feels awkward with her and ultimately pursues Julie.

Anna Pávlovna presents Borís to her influential salon as a noteworthy newcomer and draws him into political conversation.

They marched and were quartered together with the Guards. Borís regards Berg as a pleasant, honest fellow, while Berg supports Borís’s success.

Borís shares lodgings with Zhilínski at Tilsit and socializes with the French officers and officials whom Zhilínski regularly entertains.

They meet again at the Vilna fête and behave as longstanding friends, without openly recalling their past. They dance the mazurka together.

Borís serves in Bennigsen's circle and has contrived to remain at headquarters by establishing himself with the chief of staff. Bennigsen regards him as valuable.

Borís shows Kutúzov servile respect while maneuvering politically to promote Bennigsen's influence and diminish the commander's apparent authority.

Borís invokes a letter from Prince Vasíli in seeking advancement, hoping the prince’s recommendation will help him obtain a desirable military post.