Katerína Semënovna Mámontova; Kátish
Catiche, “eldest princess.” The eldest of Kiríl Vladímirovich’s three nieces and expected beneficiaries of his will.
The Bolkónskis Prince Nikoláy Andréevich Bolkónski. A harsh martinet
full of old-time prejudices, living a bitter, lonely life at his estate of Bald Hills. Prince Andréy Nikoláevich Bolkónski (27); Andrúsha, André. Son of Nikoláy Andrévich, adjutant to General Kutúzov. Princess Lizavéta Bolkónskaya (née Mienen); Lise, Liza, “little princess.” Andréy Nikoláevich’s wife. Prince Nikoláy Andréevich Bolkónski; Nikolúshka, Koko, Nikólenka. Andréy and Lizavéta’s son. Princess Márya Nikoláevna Bolkónskaya; Másha, Máshka, Marie.