Andrei Nikolaevich Bolkonsky

Andrei Nikolaevich Bolkonsky – military adjutant, then regimental commander, later assistant on the law-drafting commission under Speransky; 34 years old. Prince, aristocrat. Son of a general-in-chief during the time of Catherine the Great. Socialite bachelor.

He distinguished himself in the Battle of Austerlitz (with a flag); led the regiment out from under fire at Borodino; carried out reforms on his estate (300 souls - free farmers).

Tall. His build is lean, slender, and muscular. He wears a military uniform (adjutant's or regimental), a cloak, and an overcoat. His demeanor is markedly stiff, reserved, and proud; his bearing is sharp.

He has a cold, handsome face; a bored, proud look. In moments of inspiration, his eyes are radiant and kind. His hair is dark and straight.

Prince Andrei is intelligent, proud, honest, and stern. A skeptic and rationalist, he despises social hypocrisy and careerism. He is reserved and harsh in his judgments, but deeply sensitive and capable of intense love. He seeks true work and glory, then comes to the idea of ​​humility and service through "quiet heroism. "