High-ranking Soviet official appointed to head the cleanup effort, working closely with Legasov to coordinate firefighters, evacuees, and workers while navigating political pressures.
Boris holds political authority while Valery provides technical expertise, creating a functional but unequal partnership.
Ulana's investigative work requires Boris's administrative backing to overcome state obstruction and access classified data.
Boris represents the state's operational response, while Lyudmilla embodies the civilian population affected by systemic failures.
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