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A military pilot who shares a long-standing academic and professional rivalry with Nikolay. He successfully alerts his aircraft about an obstacle during a flight, averting a crash.
A machine gunner from Odessa and one of the story's central soldiers. He forms a deep friendship with Sasha and uses jokes, stories, and songs to lift the spirits of their comrades. After teasing Sasha about his visit to Tanya, he quarrels with him, then defends a long-range firing point and is severely wounded; Sasha carries him from the battlefield.
A fortress captain who assists and supports the exiled poet during his forced military service.
Mark Bernes has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work is anchored in the Большая жизнь (Коллекция) universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Six O'Clock at the Airport, Case No. 306, Lights on the River. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
