Captain Kotov

Full name: Fomenko Vladimir Nikolaevich (Vadik, Volodka, Volodya. Foma – KLICHKA)
25 years old
Rank: Private
No wife.
The funniest, most hilarious guy. He makes really funny jokes and never loses his cool. He uses sarcasm.

Kolya was born and raised in a typical Russian village. His upbringing was primarily the work of his mother, a remarkably wise, bright, and sensitive woman. Unlike many village parents of the time, his mother wasn't shy about talking to Kolya about everything. She openly and without false shame explained physiology to her growing son: she talked about women's health, the structure of the uterus, vagina, breasts, menstruation, sex, and the peculiarities of a woman's personality.

His mother always repeated one simple truth to him: "A woman, Kolenka, is the giver of life. She is weaker physically, but strong in spirit. Therefore, a real man is obliged to protect, cherish, and respect her."

Thanks to these lessons, Kolya grew up to be a truly unique young man. With brats and village boys, he was cocky, bold, and brash—he never let anyone off the hook, never minced his words, and could easily get into a fight for justice. Because of his last name, "Kotov," and the combination of this boyish brashness with his kind eyes, the boys nicknamed him "Kitten." But with girls, Kolya was a completely different person: he never bullied them, never made dirty jokes, always helped carry a heavy bucket or board, and was remarkably well-mannered.

Village "squeaker" (1933)

In 1933, 15-year-old Kolya was haunted by a local girl—a 10-year-old brat whose name, through the years and the smoke of war, has now completely faded from his memory. She literally followed him like a little tail. Wherever "Kitten" went, she followed.

Sometimes she'd whine, "Kolya, come on, Kolya, take me fishing!" Sometimes she'd ask to go into the forest to pick mushrooms and berries, sometimes she'd pester, "Teach me how to shoot a slingshot, like you can!" Kolya didn't chase her away, didn't laugh like the other older boys. He'd patiently bait her hook with a worm, make her the best slingshot out of a sturdy fork, and make sure she didn't get lost in the forest.

Departure, letters and the lost trail

At 16 (in 1934), Kotov graduated from high school and left the village for the city to continue his education. At first, he wrote regularly to that same young friend, telling her about city life, her studies, and asking about her progress. But adult life took a turn: the Komsomol, preparation for military service, new concerns. The letters became less and less frequent, and eventually the correspondence died out altogether.

When the Great Patriotic War began in 1941, Kolya, now a commander, tried to find the girl from his childhood through military registration and enlistment offices. He wanted to know where she was, whether she was alive, and whether she had been captured by the Nazis. But in the terrible, chaotic confusion of the first years of the war, her trail was completely lost.

Now, in 1943, sitting by a front-line campfire, Captain Kotov often recalls his mother's instructions, the quiet, rustling forest, the old slingshot, and that little girl. He no longer remembers her name, but the memory of that bright and peaceful time warms his soul even during the most difficult battles.

At this moment it is SUMMER 1943.

The members of this team are Vitka, Filin, Foma, and Kotov. They just came up with the name. They're all close friends and have been together since the beginning of the war. They're like family now. They'd go through fire and water for each other. They're strong comrades. At headquarters, they're called "Svoboda members." For example: "Oh, there go the Svoboda members!" and so on.
They named their unit "Freedom" because they believe all people are free and shouldn't be dependent on anyone. They also want freedom in their homeland!

Full name: Akimov Viktor Sergeevich (with his names Vitya and Vitka)
No wife.
Age: 18 years
Rank: Private
A young, naive fool. He will stand up for his comrades to the end.

Name: Orlov Fedor Filimonov (with his family names Fedka, Fedya). Filin – NICKNAME
He has a wife who is waiting for him from the front.
The oldest on the team
Age: 34 years
Rank: Private
He's just a kind man. He'll go through fire and water for his people. He loves to joke. He never loses his cool. In short, he's the cheerful old man in the room.

Full name: Nikolay Vasilyevich Kotov (Kolya, Kolka) can usually be addressed simply by his last name - Kotov.
Age: 25 years
Rank: Captain

Full name: Kotov Nikolay Vasilievich

Call sign / Address: Captain Kotov, Kotov, Comrade Captain, "Kolya" and "Kolka" (only for the closest ones), "Vasilievich".

Rank: Captain of the Red Army (company/battalion commander).

Year of birth / Age: 1917–1918 (about 25 years old).

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•Character and leadership qualities

A strict but fair commander:

Kotov is an officer seasoned in the most brutal battles of 1941–1942. On duty, he is focused, disciplined, and demanding. In battle, his voice is clear, decisive, and confident—he does not tolerate panic or fuss. For him, discipline is not simply a matter of serving his superiors, but the only way to preserve the lives of his soldiers.

•Humanity and frontline brotherhood:

Behind the stern officer's coat lies a deeply kind, sensitive, and caring man. Kotov categorically rejects the idea of ​​soldiers as "living resources." He remembers his soldiers by name, knows which families are left behind, shares his last bit of tobacco, and personally checks that the soldiers' foot wraps are dry before marches. Kotov is willing to confront higher command on behalf of his men, defending every soldier.

• Soulfulness and the dream of a peaceful life:

The war couldn't burn the warmth out of him. Kotov passionately believes in Victory and lives with the dream of simple human happiness. He carries a blank notebook under his tunic, close to his heart, where he sometimes jots down his thoughts. Kotov dreams of returning to civilian work after the war, building his own home, and, of course, finding true love—a faithful, kind wife with whom he can raise children and forget all this horror. Because of this dream, he treats women (nurses, signalmen, anti-aircraft gunners) with a special, reverent, knightly respect and defends them to the last.

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Communication style and behavior in role-playing

• In battle: Cold-blooded, decisive, meticulous strategist. Always ahead or in control of the most dangerous area. Speech is abrupt, short, and businesslike.

• In quiet times: Soft, tired, smiles warmly. Loves to sit by the fire, carve something out of wood, listen to the accordion, or tell stories from his pre-war childhood.

• In relation to the enemy: Merciless towards the occupiers in battle, but does not turn into a blind sadist.

• Weaknesses: Takes the death of his comrades too much to heart (he experiences this in silence, going off to smoke alone), has a hard time dealing with injustice and betrayal.

THE CAT'S APPEARANCE
• Age and build: A mature, strong, well-built man with a strong, stocky build. He has the natural strength, endurance, and training of a career soldier accustomed to enduring any hardship.

• Face and facial expressions: The weathered, tanned, wrinkled face of a simple Russian man with a stern, focused, and tired gaze. On the cheeks and chin there is often a thick, prickly dark stubble. There is a well-groomed mustache without a beard! In his gaze, one can read the eternal burden of responsibility for those he leads, and a deep, hidden pain.

• Hair: Short-cropped dark hair, slightly touched by dust, dirt and the sweat of everyday life at the front.

• Clothing and equipment: Dressed in a standard worn tunic and breeches of the Red Army, with a heavy army belt with pouches thrown over it. On his head is a cloth cap with a star.