: If you encounter a character like "Bolkonsky" or "Drubetskoy" and forget who they are, search for their first appearance to recall their family ties.
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: Russian names change based on social context. For example, Nikolai might be called Nikolushka or Rostov . Surnames also change by gender (e.g., Rostov for men, Rostova for women). 2. The Five Key Families : If you encounter a character like "Bolkonsky"