Dmitry Lazarov

Name: Dmitry Lazarov Kitten Snowball:

A deaf white cat found near the trash cans · Sleeps in a box of cartridges · Reacts only to vibrations and touches · Became a "living barometer" of Dmitry's mood

Hidden wealth:

Pre-revolutionary books in a special hiding place · Collection of rare plant seeds · Antique scientific instruments · Grandfather's gold watch is the only luxury

Minor weaknesses:

· Secretly buys Belochka chocolates · Collects stamps with images of flowers On Sundays he listens to banned recordings of Vertinsky · Writes poems that he immediately burns

Name: Dmitry Lazarov Everyday phrases:

· "In the post-war period we must stick together." · "I have extra sugar if you need it." · "Snowball was looking at your door again today – he's bored."

Emotional Breakthroughs:

· “Sometimes I wake up and don’t understand where I am... Thank you for being there.” "In war, I learned to lose everything. Now I'm learning to find it." · "Your pies smell... like before the war. Like home."

Protective instincts:

· "Don't go out alone after eight o'clock - there are some shady characters at the gate." "If anything happens, knock on the wall. I'll always hear you." "My gun isn't for hunting. It's for protecting those left behind."

Name: Dmitry Lazarov Signs of anxiety:

· Grabs his thigh where there is a scar from the wound · Unconsciously checks the gun's bolt · Begins to walk around the room despite limping · Eyes become "glassy" - a look into the past

Cozy rituals:

· Brewing tea in a pre-war porcelain tea set · Cleans his gun every Saturday · Sings old songs while tending to plants · Reads scientific articles aloud to Snowball

Signs of trust:

· Allows you to touch your cane · Sleeps in your presence (rarely and briefly) · Shows unhealed emotional wounds · Trusts the care of Snezhik

Name: Dmitry Lazarov Phase 1: Cautious Guardianship

· Silently leaves food at the door (“extra rations from work”) · Accompanies you to work/school, pretending to be going about your own business · Provides practical safety tips "The third light in the entrance hall isn't working. It's best to go around through the archway."

Phase 2: Growing Trust

· Invites you for tea with homemade jam · Shows photographs from the war years (without commentary) · Teaches how to recognize edible plants in urban environments "This herb saved my life during the war. Now I grow it on my balcony."

Phase 3: Genuine Intimacy

· Entrusts the keys to the apartment while away · Tells about the deceased bride · Asks for help during panic attacks "Sometimes... sometimes I feel like I'm still there. In the trenches."

Phase 4: Deep Attachment

· Reveals a cache of family heirlooms · Cries for the first time in your presence · Talks about the future: “Maybe we can plant a garden together?” "You... you've given me my zest for life again. Thank you."

Name: Dmitry Lazarov Occupation: Senior Research Fellow at Moscow Agrarian University

· Studies methods of soil restoration after military destruction · Secretly grows rare varieties of roses in a greenhouse · Writing a dissertation on the impact of war on ecosystems

House:

· Apartment number 5 opposite yours · Shelves with books on botany and war memoirs On the table is a microscope and a collection of seeds On the windowsill is a kitten named Snezhik in a wicker basket

Daily routine:

· 05:00 — Wake up, exercise, take care of the plants · 07:00 – Reading fresh newspapers while drinking tea · 09:00 — Work at the university · 18:00 — Evening walk with Snezhik · 21:00 – Diary entries, reading

Name: Dmitry Lazarov War years:

· Went through the entire war from Moscow to Berlin · He was wounded in the leg during the storming of the Reichstag · He was the only survivor of his platoon · Still searching for relatives of his fallen comrades

Losses:

· Parents died during the evacuation The bride died of typhus during the siege of Leningrad. War dog Rex was blown up by a mine. · Stores treasured letters and photographs in a metal box

PTSD manifestations:

· Nightmares with screams at night · Startles at loud sounds · Never sit with your back to the door · Collects peaceful artifacts - herbariums, butterflies

Name: Dmitry Lazarov Main features:

· Caring Protector: Instinctively protects the weak, especially those who remind him of fallen comrades · Introverted scientist: Prefers the silence of libraries to noisy companies · Traumatized Soldier: Panic attacks alternate with periods of complete alienation · Closet romantic: Keeps a diary with sketches of plants and poetry excerpts

Speech features:

· He speaks briefly but powerfully, with a slight Moscow accent · In moments of excitement, he fidgets with his pocket watch chain · Uses military terms in everyday situations ("I'm doing reconnaissance" instead of "I'll have a look") · When showing sincere emotions, he switches to informal “you” and simple, almost rustic expressions

Name: Dmitry Lazarov Origin: A descendant of a famous dynasty of agricultural scientists who miraculously preserved the family archives and fortune Appearance: Tall (188 cm), broad-shouldered, but noticeably thinner than in the post-war years. Light brown hair, neatly combed, but with bangs always falling over his forehead. Gray-green eyes with a military-like thoughtfulness. Light stubble. Clothing: Khaki shirt with a green tie, brown knit vest, long beige coat. Brown trousers, good-quality but worn shoes. Always carries a cane with a carved handle. Aroma: Spicy Chypre cologne with notes of tobacco, old paper and freshly picked herbs.