He not only wrote a wonderful work "War and Peace", but also showed Russian life for several decades. Researchers of Tolstoy's work have calculated that the writer has depicted more than 600 characters on the pages of his novel. Moreover, each of these characters has a clear and apt characterization of the writer. This enables the reader to draw a detailed portrait of each character.

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The character system in War and Peace

Of course, the main character of Tolstoy's work is the people. According to the author, this is the best thing in the Russian nation. According to the novel, the people include not only ordinary people who have nothing, but also nobles who live not for themselves, but for others. But the people in the novel are opposed to aristocrats:

1. Kuraginy.
2. Visitors to the salon Anna Sherer.

Immediately from the description, you can determine that all these heroes are negative characters of the novel... Their life is spiritless and mechanical, they commit artificial and lifeless acts, are incapable of compassion, and are selfish. These heroes cannot change even under the influence of life.

Lev Nikolaevich portrays his positive characters in a completely different way. Their actions are guided by the heart... These positive actors include:

1. Kutuzov.
2. Natasha Rostov.
3. Platon Karataev.
4. Alpatych.
5. Officer Timokhin.
6. Officer Tushin.
7. Pierre Bezukhov.
8. Andrey Bolkonsky.

All these heroes able to empathize, develop and change... But it is the war of 1812, the trials that it brought, that makes it possible to understand to which camp the characters in Tolstoy's novel can be attributed.

Peter Rostov is the central character of the novel

Count Peter Rostov is the youngest child in the family, Natasha's brother. At the beginning of the novel, the reader sees him as a child. So, in 1805 he was only 9 years old. And if at this age the writer only notices that he is fat, then to the characteristics of Peter at the age of 13 is added the fact that the teenager turns out to be beautiful and cheerful.

At the age of 16, Peter went to war, although he was supposed to enter the university, and soon became a real man, an officer. He is a patriot and worries about the fate of his Fatherland. Petya spoke excellent French and could feel sorry for the captive French boy. Going to war, Petya dreams of doing something heroic.

And despite the fact that at first his parents did not want to let him go to the service, and then found a place where it was safer, he still, together with a friend, goes into the active army. As soon as he was appointed assistant general, he was immediately taken prisoner. Having decided to take part in the battle with the French, helping Dolokhov, Petya dies, being wounded in the head.

Natasha Rostova, who will never be able to forget her brother, with whom she was so close, will call her only son by his name.

Secondary male characters

There are many secondary characters in War and Peace. Among them, the following heroes stand out:

1. Drubetskoy Boris.
2. Dolokhov.

Tall and blond Boris Drubetsky was brought up in the Rostov family and was in love with Natasha. His mother, Princess Drubetskaya, was a distant relative of the Rostov family. He is proud and dreams of a military career.

Having got into the guard thanks to the troubles of his mother, he also takes part in the military campaign of 1805. The writer’s characterization of him is unflattering, since Boris tries to make only “useful” acquaintances. So, he is ready to spend all the money to be known as a rich man. He becomes the husband of Julie Kuragina, as she is rich.

Guard officer Dolokhov is a striking secondary character in the novel. At the beginning of the novel, Fyodor Ivanovich is 25 years old. He was born to the venerable lady Marya Ivanovna, belonging to a poor noble family. The officer of the Semyonovsky regiment was liked by women, because he was handsome: of medium height, with curly hair and blue eyes. A hard voice and a cold look were harmoniously combined in Dolokhov with his education and intelligence. Despite the fact that Dolokhov is a player and loves a revelry life, society still respects him.

Fathers of the Rostov and Bolkonsky families

General Bolkonsky has long been retired. He is rich and respected in society. He performed his service even during the reign of Catherine II, so Kutuzov is his good friend. But the character of the father of the Bolkonsky family is difficult. Nikolai Andreevich happens not only strict, but also severe... He looks after his health and values ​​order in everything.

Count Ilya Andreevich Rostov is a positive and vivid hero of the novel... His wife is Anna Mikhailovna Shinshina. Ilya Andreevich is raising five children. He is rich and cheerful, kind and self-confident by nature. The old prince is very trusting and easily deceived.

Ilya Andreevich is a sympathetic person, a patriot. Receives wounded soldiers in his house. But he did not monitor the state of the family at all, so he becomes the culprit of the ruin. The prince dies in 1813, trying to survive the tragedies of his children.

Minor female characters

In the work of Leo Tolstoy, there are many secondary characters who make it possible to understand the events that the author describes. In the work "War and Peace", female characters are represented by the following heroines:

1. Sonya Rostova.
2. Julie Kuragina.
3. Vera Rostova.

Sonya Rostova is the second cousin of Natasha Rostova, the main character of the novel War and Peace. Sofya Alexandrovna is an orphan and a dowry. Readers first see her at the beginning of the novel. Then, in 1805, she was barely 15 years old. Sonya looked beautiful: her waist was thin and petite, a large and thick black braid twisted around her head twice. Even a glance, soft and closed, was bewitching.

The older the girl got, the more beautiful she looked. And at 22, she, according to Tolstoy's description, was somewhat similar to a kitty: smooth, flexible and soft. She was in love with Nikolenka Rostov. She even refuses her love to the "brilliant" groom Dolokhov. Sonya knew how to masterfully read in front of different audiences. She usually read in a thin voice and very diligently.

But Nikolai chose to marry Marya Bolkonskaya... And the economic and patient Sonya, who so skillfully ran the household, stayed to live in the house of the young Rostov family, helping them. At the end of the novel, the writer shows her at the age of 30, but she is also not married, but is busy with the Rostovs' children and caring for the sick princess.

Julie Kuragin is a minor heroine of the novel. It is known that after the death of her brothers in the war, having remained with her mother, the girl becomes a rich heiress. At the beginning of the novel, Julie is already 20 years old and the reader learns that she is from a respectable noble family. She was brought up by virtuous parents, and in general, Julie was familiar to the Rostov family from childhood.

Julie had no special external data. The girl was chubby and ugly. But on the other hand, she dressed fashionably and always tried to smile. Because of her red face, poorly powdered, and wet eyes, no one wanted to marry her. Julie is a little naive and very stupid. She tries not to miss a single ball or theatrical performance.

By the way, Countess Rostova dreamed of marrying Julie Nicholas profitably. But for the sake of money, Boris Drubetskoy marries her, who hates Julie and hopes to see her very rarely after the wedding.

Another minor female character in Leo Tolstoy's novel War and Peace is Vera Rostova. This is the eldest and least favorite daughter of Princess Rostova. After marriage, she became Vera Berg. At the beginning of the novel, she was 20 years old, and the girl was four years older than her sister Natasha. Vera is a beautiful, intelligent and well-mannered and educated girl with a pleasant voice. Both Natasha and Nikolai believed that she was too correct and somehow insensitive, as if she had no heart at all.

In the novel War and Peace, Lev Tolstoy conveyed the author's vision of morals, the state of thought and worldview of the advanced stratum of Russian society at the beginning of the 19th century. The problems of the state arise as a result of great world events and become the concern of every conscientious citizen. The main characters of the novel "War for Peace" are representatives of influential families at the court of the emperor.

Andrey Bolkonsky

The image of a Russian patriot who fell in the fight against the French invaders. He is not attracted by a quiet family life, social events and balls. The officer takes part in every military campaign of Alexander I. The husband of Kutuzov's niece, he becomes the adjutant of the famous general.

In the Battle of Schoenberg, he raises the soldiers to attack, carrying the fallen banner, like a real hero. In the battle of Austerlitz, Bolkonsky is wounded and captured, freed by Napoleon. In the Battle of Borodino, a shell fragment hits the stomach of a brave warrior. The ladle died in agony in the arms of his beloved girl.

Tolstoy showed a man whose life priorities are national duty, military prowess and the honor of a uniform. Representatives of the Russian aristocracy have always been the bearers of the moral values ​​of the monarchical power.

Natasha Rostova

The young countess grew up in luxury, surrounded by parental care. A noble upbringing and excellent education could provide a girl with a profitable party, a cheerful life in the high society of society. The war changed the carefree Natasha, who suffered the loss of dear people.

Having married Pierre Bezukhov, she became a mother of many children who found peace in family concerns. Leo Tolstoy created a positive image of a Russian noblewoman, a patriot and a keeper of the hearth. The author is critical of the fact that after giving birth to four children, Natasha stopped taking care of herself. The author wants to see a woman unfading, fresh and well-groomed throughout her life.

Maria Bolkonskaya

The princess was raised by her father, a contemporary of Potemkin and a friend of Kutuzov, Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky. The old general attached importance to education, especially the study of technical sciences. The girl knew geometry and algebra, spent many hours reading books.

The father was strict and biased, harassed his daughter with lessons, in this way demonstrating his love and care. Marya sacrificed her young years as a sacrifice to the old age of her parent, she was with him until his last days. She replaced her mother with her nephew Nikolenka, trying to surround him with parental tenderness.

Maria met her fate during the war in the person of the savior Nikolai Rostov. Their relationship developed for a long time, both did not dare to take the first step. The gentleman was younger than his lady, this embarrassed the girl. The princess possessed a large inheritance of the Bolkonskys, which stopped the guy. They made a good family.

Pierre Bezukhov

The young man was educated abroad, he was allowed to return to Russia at the age of twenty. The high society accepted the young man with caution, because he was the illegitimate son of a noble noble. However, before his death, the father asked the tsar to recognize Pierre as the legal heir.

In an instant, Bezukhov became a count and owner of a huge fortune. Inexperienced, sluggish and trusting Pierre was used in selfish intrigues, he was quickly married to his daughter by Prince Vasily Kuragin. The hero had to go through the pain of betrayal, humiliation of his wife's lovers, a duel, Freemasonry and drunkenness.

The war cleansed the soul of the count, saved him from empty mental ordeals, radically changed his worldview. Having gone through fire, captivity and the loss of dear people, Bezukhov found the meaning of life in family values, in the ideas of new post-war political reforms.

Illarion Mikhailovich Kutuzov

The personality of Kutuzov is a key figure in the events of 1812, because he commanded the army defending Moscow. Leo Tolstoy in his novel "Vaughn and the World" presented his vision of the general's character, his assessment of his actions and decisions.

The commander looks like a kind, fat old man who, with his experience and knowledge of conducting big battles, is trying to lead Russia out of a difficult retreat situation. The Battle of Borodino and the surrender of Moscow was a cunning military combination that led to the victory over the French army.

The author described the famous Kutuzov as an ordinary person, a slave to his weaknesses, who has experience and wisdom accumulated over many years of his life. The General is an example of an army commander who cares for soldiers, worries about their uniforms, allowance and sleep.

Leo Tolstoy tried, through the image of the main characters of the novel, to convey the difficult fate of representatives of high society in Russia, who survived the European military storm of the early 19th century. Then a generation of Decembrists was formed, which will initiate new reforms, the result will be the abolition of serfdom.

The main feature that unites all the heroes is patriotism, love for the Motherland, respect for parents.

One of the main characters in the novel. Pierre is the illegitimate son of the rich and influential Count Bezukhov, from whom he received the title and inheritance only after his death. The young count lived abroad until the age of 20, where he received an excellent education. Arriving in St. Petersburg, he almost immediately became one of the richest young people, and was very confused, because he was not ready for such a great responsibility and did not know how to manage estates and dispose of serfs.

One of the main heroines of the novel, when we meet with her, she is only 13 years old. She was the daughter of a not very wealthy count, so it was believed that she should find herself a rich groom, although her parents first of all cared about her happiness.

One of the main characters of the work. He was the son of Prince Nikolai Bolkonsky, their family belonged to a very rich, noble and respected family. Andrey received an excellent education and upbringing. Bolkonsky possessed such qualities as pride, courage, decency and honesty.

The daughter of Prince Vasily, a socialite, a typical representative of the secular salons of her time. Helen is very beautiful, but her beauty is only external. At all receptions and balls, she looked dazzling, and everyone admired her, but when they got to know better, they realized that her inner world was very empty. She was like a beautiful doll, whose purpose is to lead a monotonous, cheerful life.

The son of Prince Vasily, an officer, a ladies' man. Anatole always gets into some unpleasant stories, from which his father always pulls him out. His favorite pastime is playing cards and carousing with his friend Dolokhov. Anatole is stupid and not talkative, but he himself is always sure of his uniqueness.

The son of Count Ilya Ilyich Rostov, an officer, a man of honor. At the beginning of the novel, Nikolai leaves the university and goes to serve in the Pavlograd hussar regiment. He was distinguished by courage and courage, although in the Shengraben battle he, having no idea of ​​the war, rushes too bravely into the attack, therefore, seeing a Frenchman in front of him, throws a weapon at him and rushes to run, as a result of which he is wounded in the arm.

A prince, an influential person in society, holding important court posts. He is known for his patronage and condescension, when talking to everyone he was attentive and respectful. Prince Vasily did not stop at anything to achieve his goals, although he did not want any harm to anyone, just to carry out his plans he used the circumstances and his connections.

Daughter of old prince Nikolai Bolkonsky and sister of Andrey. Since childhood, she lived on her father's estate, where she had no friends, except for her companion, Mademoiselle Bourier. Marya considered herself ugly, but her huge expressive eyes gave her a little attractiveness.

Prince Nikolai Andreevich Bolkonsky was a retired general exiled to the village of Lysye Gory. The prince lived on the estate constantly with his daughter Marya. He loved order, punctuality, never wasted his time on trifles and therefore raised children according to his harsh principles.

For the first time we meet Fedor Dolokhov in the company of Anatol Kuragin and several young officers, to whom Pierre Bezukhov will soon join. Everyone is playing cards, drinking wine and having fun: out of boredom, Dolokhov, on a bet, drinks a bottle of rum while sitting on the third-floor window with his legs out. Fedor believes in himself, does not like to lose and is very fond of taking risks, so he wins the argument.

Niece of Count Rostov, who from childhood lived and was brought up in their family. Sonya was very quiet, decent and restrained, outwardly she was beautiful, but her inner beauty cannot be seen, since she did not have the love of life and spontaneity, like Natasha.

The son of Prince Vasily, a socialite living in St. Petersburg. If his brother Anatole and sister Helene shone in society and were very beautiful, then Hippolytus was the complete opposite. He always dressed ridiculously, and this did not bother him at all. His face always expressed idiocy and disgust.

Anna Pavlovna Sherer is the first heroine we meet on the pages of the novel “War and Peace.” Anna Sherer is the hostess of the most fashionable high-society salon in St. Petersburg, the lady-in-waiting and confidant of Empress Maria Feodorovna. In her salon, political news of the country is often discussed, and visiting this salon is considered good form.

Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov in the novel "War and Peace" is presented not only as the commander-in-chief of the Russian army, but also as a character connected by ordinary relations with other heroes of the novel. For the first time we meet with Kutuzov at the inspection near Braunau, where he seems absent-minded, but shows his knowledge and pays great attention to all the soldiers.

In the novel War and Peace, Napoleon Bonaparte is a negative hero, as he brings hardships and the bitterness of war to Russia. Napoleon is a historical character, French emperor, hero of the war of 1812, although he did not win.

Tikhon Shcherbaty is an ordinary Russian man who joined Denisov's detachment to fight for the Motherland. He got his nickname for the fact that he was missing one front tooth, and he himself looked a little scary. In the detachment, Tikhon was indispensable, as he was the most agile and could easily cope with the dirtiest and most difficult work.

In the novel, Tolstoy showed us many different images, with different characters and views on life. Captain Tushin is a controversial character who played a large role in the war of 1812, although he was very cowardly. Seeing the captain for the first time, no one could think that he could accomplish at least some feat.

In the novel, Platon Karataev is considered an episodic character, but his appearance is of great importance. A modest soldier of the Absheron regiment shows us the unity of the common people, the desire for life and the ability to survive in difficult conditions. Plato had the ability to become attached to people, to devote himself completely to the common cause.

Andrey Bolkonsky.

One of the main characters in the novel is Andrei Bolkonsky. A handsome prince who dreams of military glory. For Andrey, the most important thing in life is his duty to the Motherland. The mature prince was in love with the young Countess Natasha Rostova. He suffered many emotional experiences, as well as betrayal on the part of Natasha. But when a lot of time passed, and fate brought them together with Natasha again, but this time life turned out to be unfair. The hero's life ends tragically, he dies from a bullet wound received in battle.

Natasha Rostova.

The young heroine, who is surrounded by wealth, is loved by her parents. The girl is very lively, cheerful, sincere. She is educated. She was in love with Andrei Bolkonsky. But life prepared them many tests. Her fate was brought down by the war. The lovers were never meant to be together. Later she married Pierre Bezukhov, gave birth to children and found peace in family life. But this was not as bright and active Natasha as several years ago.

Pierre Bezukhov.

Another important hero who inherited a valuable fortune from his father after his death. The hero is kind and naive, he was of a strong constitution. He was previously married to a beautiful woman, Helene, which led to bad consequences. Later he married young Natalia Rostova. Pierre's personality changed over time and later he became a confident man who is able to achieve his goal and has his own views on life.

Ilya Andreevich Rostov.

He is a count, he is a kind and sympathetic person. He loves to live in luxurious conditions. He often organized fabulous balls. He is very fond of his spouse, as well as children.

Nikolay Rostov.

He is the eldest son of the Rostovs. He is honest, kind and helpful. He was married to Maria Bolkonskaya. And he found personal happiness and peace with her.

Sonya.

A fragile slender girl, she is kind and smart. She was in love with Prince Nikolai Bolkonsky, but after learning that his heart belonged to another woman, she decided not to interfere with his happiness.

Helen Kuragina.

The heroine is Pierre's first wife. The woman did not differ in particular intelligence, but thanks to her bright appearance and sociability, she was able to open her salon in St. Petersburg.

Anatoly Kuragin.

He is the brother of Helen. Outwardly, he is as adorable as his sister. He preferred to live for his own pleasure. Being married, you want to steal Natasha and marry her.

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Introduction

Leo Tolstoy in his epic portrayed more than 500 characters typical for Russian society. In War and Peace, the heroes of the novel are representatives of the upper class of Moscow and St. Petersburg, key statesmen and military leaders, soldiers, people from the common people, and peasants. The depiction of all strata of Russian society allowed Tolstoy to recreate an integral picture of Russian life at one of the turning points in Russian history - the era of the wars with Napoleon in 1805-1812.

In "War and Peace" the characters are conventionally divided into main characters - whose fates are woven by the author into the plot narration of all four volumes and the epilogue, and minor ones - heroes who appear sporadically in the novel. Among the main characters of the novel, one can single out the central characters - Andrei Bolkonsky, Natasha Rostova and Pierre Bezukhov, around whose destinies the events of the novel unfold.

Characteristics of the main characters of the novel

Andrey Bolkonsky- "a very handsome young man with definite and dry features", "small stature." The author introduces Bolkonsky to the reader at the beginning of the novel - the hero was one of the guests at Anna Scherer's evening (which was also attended by many of the main characters of Tolstoy's novel War and Peace).

According to the plot of the work, Andrei was tired of high society, he dreamed of glory, no less glory than Napoleon, and therefore goes to war. The episode that turned Bolkonsky's worldview was a meeting with Bonaparte - wounded on the field of Austerlitz, Andrei realized how insignificant Bonaparte and all his glory really were. The second turning point in Bolkonsky's life is his love for Natasha Rostova. The new feeling helped the hero return to a full life, to believe that after the death of his wife and everything he had endured, he can continue to live fully. However, their happiness with Natasha was not destined to come true - Andrei was mortally wounded during the Battle of Borodino and died soon after.

Natasha Rostova- a cheerful, kind, very emotional and loving girl: “black-eyed, with a big mouth, ugly, but alive”. An important feature of the image of the central heroine of "War and Peace" is her musical talent - a wonderful voice, which fascinated even people who were inexperienced in music. The reader meets Natasha on the girl's birthday, when she turns 12 years old. Tolstoy depicts the heroine's moral maturation: love experiences, going out, Natasha's betrayal of Prince Andrei and her experiences because of this, her search for herself in religion and the turning point in the heroine's life - the death of Bolkonsky. In the epilogue of the novel, Natasha appears before the reader completely different - we are more likely to see the shadow of her husband, Pierre Bezukhov, and not the bright, active Rostova, who a few years ago danced Russian dances and "won" carts for the wounded from her mother.

Pierre Bezukhov- "a massive, fat young man with a bobbed head, glasses." "Pierre was somewhat larger than the other men in the room," he had "an intelligent and at the same time timid, observant and natural look, which distinguished him from everyone in this living room." Pierre is a hero who is in constant search of himself through knowledge of the world around him. Each situation in his life, each life stage became a special life lesson for the hero. Marriage to Helene, passion for Freemasonry, love for Natasha Rostova, the presence on the battlefield of Borodino (which the hero sees through Pierre's eyes), French captivity and acquaintance with Karataev completely change Pierre's personality - a purposeful and self-confident man with own views and goals.

Other important characters

In War and Peace, Tolstoy conventionally identifies several blocks of characters - the Rostov, Bolkonsky, Kuragin families, as well as characters who are part of the social circle of one of these families. The Rostovs and Bolkonskys, as positive heroes, carriers of a truly Russian mentality, ideas and spirituality, are contrasted with the negative characters of the Kuragin, who had little interest in the spiritual aspect of life, preferring to shine in society, weave intrigues and choose friends according to their status and wealth. A brief description of the heroes of "War and Peace" will help to better understand the essence of each main character.

Graph Ilya Andreevich Rostov- a kind and generous man, for whom the most important thing in his life was family. The count sincerely loved his wife and four children (Natasha, Vera, Nikolai and Petya), helped his wife in raising children and did his best to maintain a warm atmosphere in the Rostovs' house. Ilya Andreevich cannot live without luxury, he liked to arrange magnificent balls, receptions and evenings, but his wastefulness and inability to manage household affairs ultimately led to the critical financial situation of the Rostovs.
Countess Natalya Rostova is a 45-year-old woman with oriental features, who knows how to make an impression in high society, the wife of Count Rostov, and the mother of four children. The Countess, like her husband, loved her family very much, trying to support the children and bring up the best qualities in them. Due to excessive love for children, after the death of Petya, the woman almost goes crazy. In the countess, kindness to those close to her was combined with prudence: wishing to improve the financial situation of the family, the woman was trying with all her might to upset Nikolai's marriage to the “unprofitable bride” Sonya.

Nikolay Rostov- "a short, curly-haired young man with an open expression." This is an innocent, open, honest and benevolent young man, brother of Natasha, the eldest son of the Rostovs. At the beginning of the novel, Nikolai appears as an admired young man who wants military glory and recognition, but after participating first in the Battle of Shengrabesk, and then in the Battle of Austerlitz and the Patriotic War, Nikolai's illusions are dispelled and the hero realizes how absurd and wrong the very idea of ​​war is. Nikolai finds personal happiness in marriage with Marya Bolkonskaya, in which he felt a close-minded person even at the first meeting.

Sonya Rostova- “a thin, petite brunette with a soft, shaded by long eyelashes, a thick black braid, twice wrapped around her head, and a yellowish tint of skin on her face,” the niece of Count Rostov. According to the plot of the novel, this is a quiet, reasonable, kind girl, who knows how to love and is prone to self-sacrifice. Sonya refuses Dolokhov, since she wants to be faithful only to Nikolai, whom she sincerely loves. When the girl finds out that Nikolai is in love with Marya, she resignedly lets him go, not wanting to hinder the happiness of her beloved.

Nikolay Andreevich Bolkonsky- prince, retired general-ashef. This is a proud, intelligent, stern man of short stature towards himself and others "with small dry hands and gray drooping eyebrows, sometimes, as he frowned, overshadowed the brilliance of intelligent and like young shiny eyes." Deep down, Bolkonsky loves his children very much, but does not dare to show it (only before his death he was able to show his love to his daughter). Nikolai Andreevich died from a second blow while in Bogucharovo.

Marya Bolkonskaya- a quiet, kind, meek girl, inclined to self-sacrifice and sincerely loving her family. Tolstoy describes her as a heroine with “an ugly weak body and a thin face,” but “the princess’s eyes, large, deep and radiant (as if rays of warm light sometimes came out of them in sheaves), were so good that very often, despite the ugliness of everything faces, these eyes became more attractive than beauty. " The beauty of Marya's eyes afterwards struck Nikolai Rostov. The girl was very devout, devoted all of herself to caring for her father and nephew, then redirecting her love to her own family and husband.

Helen Kuragina- a bright, brilliantly beautiful woman with a "unchanging smile" and full white shoulders, who liked male company, Pierre's first wife. Helene was not distinguished by a special mind, however, thanks to her charm, ability to keep herself in society and establish the necessary connections, she set up her own salon in St. Petersburg, was personally acquainted with Napoleon. The woman died of severe sore throat (although there were rumors in society that Helen had committed suicide).

Anatol Kuragin- Helen's brother, as handsome in appearance and noticeable in high society as his sister. Anatole lived the way he wanted, discarding all moral principles and foundations, arranged drunkenness and fights. Kuragin wanted to steal Natasha Rostova and marry her, although he was already married.

Fedor Dolokhov- "a man of average height, curly and with bright eyes", an officer of the Semenovsky regiment, one of the leaders of the partisan movement. Fyodor's personality surprisingly combined selfishness, cynicism and adventurism with the ability to love and care for his loved ones. (Nikolai Rostov is very surprised that at home, with his mother and sister, Dolokhov is completely different - a loving and gentle son and brother).

Conclusion

Even a brief description of the heroes of Tolstoy's War and Peace allows one to see the close and inextricable interconnection of the characters' destinies. Like all events in the novel, the characters' meetings and farewells take place according to the irrational law of historical mutual influences, elusive to the mind. It is these incomprehensible mutual influences that create the fate of the heroes and shape their views of the world.

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