An elderly Ukrainian Cossack patriarch who defends his family and farm in the outskirts of Smila. He represents the traditional independent farming heritage under threat from Soviet collectivization. His legacy and the struggles of his family, particularly his grandson Yuri, serve as the emotional foundation of the narrative against political oppression and famine.
Patriarchal grandfather passing down cultural heritage to his grandson.
Family matriarch figure supporting the younger generation's survival.
Traditional landowner facing state-sponsored dispossession.
State apparatus dismantling traditional family leadership.
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