Son of Princess Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya. From childhood, he was brought up and lived for a long time in the house of the Rostovs, to whom he was a relative. Boris and Natasha were in love with each other. Outwardly, he is “a tall, blond young man with regular, delicate features of a calm and handsome face.” Since his youth, Boris has dreamed of a military career and allows his mother to humiliate herself in front of her superiors if it helps him. So, Prince Vasily finds him a place in the guard. Boris is going to make a brilliant career and makes many useful contacts. After a while he becomes Helen's lover. Boris manages to be in the right place at the right time, and his career and position are especially firmly established. In 1809 he meets Natasha again and becomes interested in her, even thinking about marrying her. But this would hinder his career. Therefore, Boris begins to look for a rich bride. He eventually marries Julie Karagina.

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Boris Drubetskoy

Characteristics of a literary hero The son of Princess Anna Mikhailovna Drubetskaya. From childhood he was brought up and lived for a long time in the house of the Rostovs, to whom he was a relative. Boris and Natasha were in love with each other. Outwardly, he is “a tall, blond young man with regular, delicate features of a calm and handsome face.” Since his youth, Boris has dreamed of a military career and allows his mother to humiliate herself in front of her superiors if it helps him. So, Prince Vasily finds him a place in the guard. Boris is going to make a brilliant career and makes many useful contacts. After a while he becomes Helen's lover. Boris manages to be in the right place at the right time, and his career and position are especially firmly established. In 1809 he meets Natasha again and becomes interested in her, even thinking about marrying her. But this would hinder his career. Therefore, Boris begins to look for a rich bride. He eventually marries Julie Karagina.

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Joseph Goldfain

Among the heroes of the novel L.N. In Tolstoy's War and Peace there are two careerists - von Berg and Prince Boris Drubetskoy. Both of them succeeded and, starting practically from scratch, quickly rose to high ranks. So the reader can see them at different stages of their careers. But if you compare these two careerists, you will notice deep differences between them.

Von Berg was distinguished by a frankness unusual for careerists, which harmed him in many ways. He did not hide at all, in particular, his desire for material gain and even the fact that for him command of a company was, first of all, supposed to provide monetary income. This caused at least an ironic attitude towards him. Which he, however, did not notice.

But because of this irony, which was mixed with irritation, it is difficult to realize that Berg was a completely serviceable officer and that he successfully fulfilled his official duties in peacetime, on the campaign trail, and in battle.

We should not forget that at that time it was quite common for officers to have income from the military units entrusted to them. And if a cavalry officer’s unit had horses kept in perfect order, well-groomed and, most importantly, fed, then it was considered quite normal that he would take the rest of the fodder money for himself. Berg was simply consistent and tried to earn income from fodder money, even while serving in the infantry. And L.N. Tolstoy writes with some Gogolian intonations that Berg, having spoken to the adjutant of the commander-in-chief (Prince Andrei), “... took the opportunity to ask with special courtesy whether they would now, as was heard, issue double forage to army company commanders.” But there is no doubt that Berg, thanks to his diligence and foresight, had his horses in perfect order and his income from fodder money was higher than that of most company commanders.

In this case, it is instructive to compare Berg’s behavior with the behavior of another careerist - Drubetsky, who was present at this conversation, but first asked a completely appropriate question about the general course of military operations and only then spoke about what seriously interested him - the possibility of transferring to a position adjutant. That is, he kept up appearances.

And Berg spoke about money in a society where talking about money was not accepted. Therefore, he caused ridicule and irritation among many. Drubetskoy did not make this mistake, but this did not mean that he was unmercenary. A characteristic detail: the Drubetskys, both mother and son, were repeatedly helped with money by their mother’s friend, Countess Rostova. Then the situation changed. The Drubetskys became rich, and the Rostovs became poor. But in the novel there is no talk of the Drubetskys thinking about helping the Rostovs. However, it’s not even about monetary assistance. The proud Rostovs would have refused her. But Countess Rostova had a promissory note from Anna Mikhailovna for two thousand rubles, that is, a large sum for the impoverished Rostovs. So the Drubetskys, who became rich, did not bother to repay the debt to their impoverished friends. It is difficult to say whether Berg could not have worried about repaying his debt to his impoverished friends, but in view of his punctuality and commitment, this would not have been like him.

Prince Drubetskoy did not talk about money because his career was more important to him. And wanting to succeed in his career, he did not neglect any little things in order to create a favorable image of himself. In modern terms, he was more concerned about his image than about money.

And while Berg did not miss the slightest opportunity to get an extra penny, Drubetskoy, in the same way, did not miss the slightest opportunity to show himself to be more significant than he really was. Let us pay attention to two characteristic episodes. Listening to the conversation between Rostopchin and the commander-in-chief that took place in front of him, he realized that it was very flattering to be received by the old Prince Bolkonsky. After which he wished to be introduced to him and even somehow gained his favor. It is possible that the old field marshal invited him only because he was looking at potential suitors for his daughter, but one way or another it became known about Drubetsky that Prince Nikolai Andreevich himself was receiving him.

So, Drubetskoy received information by listening to the conversations of nobles. In this he also differed from Berg, who knew not only the regulations, but also all the orders for the regiment by heart. It is clear which source of information is more important for an officer from the point of view of the service. But Drubetskoy didn’t just listen. He was actively searching for information. In particular, in June 1812, just at the beginning of the war, I noticed the Minister of Police Balashov at a ball and realized that Balashov had brought some important message. After this, Boris, as if by chance, found himself near the tsar at the moment when Balashov approached him with a report. As a result, “Boris was the first to learn about the crossing of the Neman by French troops and, thanks to this, had the opportunity to show some important persons that he knew many things hidden from others, and through this he had the opportunity to rise higher in the opinion of these persons.”

Note that here L.N. Tolstoy again used a long, ironic, Gogol-sounding phrase. And indeed, here Drubetskoy clearly demonstrated his desire to show himself more significant than he really was. The desire is no less strong than Berg's desire to use the fodder money.

Thus, one can understand the difference in attitude towards money between Berg and Drubetsky. Berg performed his duty regularly, but at the same time did not miss the slightest opportunity to replenish his pocket. For Drubetsky, money was something secondary. He understood that rank and social status are more important than money. Moreover, over time he began to have money. One can only guess how he acquired them. But be that as it may, having taken a higher position in the service hierarchy compared to Berg, he was far ahead of Berg in financial matters.

But when it came to marriage, Berg and Drubetskoy seemed to switch roles. Berg married a girl he liked and who liked him. The main thing is that they suited each other in character and in attitude to life. It is curious that Berg, so greedy for money, agreed to a very dubious dowry. Count Rostov, the father of his bride Vera, promised him twenty thousand in cash and eighty thousand on a bill. How much Berg actually received from the bankrupt count is an obscure question. But nevertheless, he was quite happy with his marriage. For him, the dowry was only an addition to the bride, and by no means an end in itself.

Drubetsky had a completely opposite attitude towards marriage. Simultaneously with Berg's matchmaking, Prince Boris began to develop a very tender relationship with Natasha Rostova, the sister of Vera, Berg's fiancée. And in the event of marriage, Drubetskoy could count on the same dowry as Berg. But Drubetsky was not happy with this. And for a long time he had his eye on really rich brides. But, having set his sights on the wealthy heiress Julie Karagina, he began to behave in full accordance with the norms of behavior that were accepted in secular society at that time. So outwardly his relationship with his future wife was very romantic. And at the decisive moment of explanation, he said all those tender words that are usually spoken in such cases. But if we are objective, it is difficult not to admit that in the end Vera Berg was most likely happy in her marriage, and Julie Drubetskaya was most likely an unhappy woman.

So, the difference between Berg and Drubetsky is that Berg did not adjust his conversations and his behavior to the mores of the society in which he was located. Therefore, he caused ridicule and irritation from people like Nikolai Rostov. This is quite natural. But it seems that he evoked the same feelings in L.N. himself. Tolstoy. Otherwise, it is difficult to explain why at the end of the novel Berg is portrayed as a complete caricature. The title of the position he held in the summer of 1812 is characteristic: “assistant to the chief of staff of the assistant to the first section of the chief of staff of the second corps.” The name is ridiculous even from a grammatical point of view: what is this “assistant of the first department” and “first department chief of staff”. So this name is perceived as a mockery of staff officers in general and of von Berg in particular. No less caricatured is Berg's trip to Moscow after the Battle of Borodino, when Muscovites were hastily packing, preparing to leave the capital. And at such a moment Berg wanted to buy a wardrobe and a toilet on the cheap. Has he really forgotten the old proverb: “Over the sea, a heifer is worth half a ruble, but a ruble is transported”? Could he really hope to transport this furniture in such a turbulent time from Moscow to his apartment in St. Petersburg without damage? All this looks super cartoonish.

But why L.N. Tolstoy did not find such poisonous colors for Drubetsky? Although Prince Boris was undoubtedly more dangerous to society. Everything is clear with Berg. He didn't deceive anyone. While Drubetskoy could always mislead people who were ready to perceive him as he seemed, and not as he really was. The main danger posed by Drubetskoy was that he could occupy a high government post and cause great damage to the state.

Nevertheless, one gets the impression that it is not Drubetskoy, but Berg who irritates L.N. himself. Tolstoy. Why? No one can give an exact answer to this question. But Berg clearly personifies petty-bourgeois ideology. And the sarcasm with which he is described, quite possibly, indicates the anti-philistine sentiments of L.N. himself. Tolstoy.

Comparing von Berg and Boris Drubetsky helps to better understand both of them. In particular, it is useful to find the reason for Berg's frank conversations, which were harmful to him in many ways. He seemed to have no doubt that others were just as eager to make money as he was. He just thought he was doing better. Apparently, he formed this opinion under the influence of a poor childhood. It is quite possible that if Nikolai Rostov had known need since childhood, Berg would have irritated him less. Let us remember that at the beginning of the novel, Berg, with his modest salary of 230 rubles, sent money to his parents. And the mother knew how to ask young Prince Boris for money. She more than once took large sums from some of the Rostovs, with or without a bill of exchange. And, judging by her behavior with Prince Vasily and her participation in the struggle for the inheritance of the old Count Bezukhov, it is quite natural to assume that she took money not only from the Rostovs. So, thanks to his mother’s care, Drubetskoy could not think about money and concentrate entirely on his career.

But in any case, Berg, with his primitive egoism and undisguised love of money, attracted attention to himself, irritated many, and thereby prevented people from taking a closer look at the immeasurably more dangerous Boris Drubetsky.

Families in the novel "War and Peace"

In Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy’s novel “War and Peace,” the reader unfolds a chronicle of Russia’s participation in the hostilities of 1805 in Austria and the war of 1812. But this is not just a listing of the chronology of events; Tolstoy talks about the war from the point of view of the changes taking place in people's lives.

These were mainly noble families whose sons took part in these wars. Each had their own goals for their participation in hostilities, and they manifested themselves in accordance with the families that raised and raised them. The families were different, and the characteristics of the families in the novel “War and Peace” help to understand the meaning of many of the actions of the heroes of the novel.

The life of two main families runs through the entire novel: the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys. But a deep understanding and awareness of the actions and actions of the members of these families would have been impossible if not for the other heroes of the novel:

• Pierre Bezukhov with his relatives caring for his dying father;
• The Drubetsky family (mother Anna Mikhailovna and son Boris);
• The Kuragin family (Prince Vasily, his sons Ippolit and Anatole, daughter Helen);
• Dolokhov family: Fedor and his mother.

These families are the embodiment of different moral guidelines and sentiments manifested in the society of that time.

Citing a description of families in the novel “War and Peace,” Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy leads the reader to think about the role of the family in the life of every person. In all situations described in the novel, the actions of each character are associated with hereditary characteristics not only of appearance, but also of character traits inherent in a particular family.

Rostov family

For the first time, the reader meets the Rostov family, busy preparing to receive guests. From the very first lines, the reader is presented with a large, friendly family, where everyone loves each other and those around them. They are open and emotional, when they are sad they cry, when they are happy they laugh, not always thinking about what impression they make on others.

All the children of this kind family, who grew up in love and respect from their parents, expect that those around them will treat them the same way. Honest and direct, they rarely hide their attitude to what is happening.

Bolkonsky family

The Bolkonsky family is completely different. A stern warrior, old Prince Nikolai follows a certain routine in everything, and demands this from his loved ones. According to him, emotions cannot be shown, this is a manifestation of weakness. His children, Andrei and Maria, are equally restrained in expressing their feelings.

Bezukhovs

The old Count Kirill Bezukhov dies at the very beginning of the story, leaving his illegitimate son the title of count and fortune.
Pierre Bezukhov, at first glance standing alone on the sidelines of the family clans, is in fact also a member of Count Bezukhov’s family.

Although Pierre is illegitimate, he is the beloved son of the old dying count, a former handsome man and a favorite of women. The nobility of the count's family gradually manifests itself in the character of Pierre. If at the beginning of the novel we see a young reveler, then at the end he is a serious and thinking man.

Drubetsky

The Drubetsky family, the widow Anna Mikhailovna and her son Boris, can be described as people who seek and find their own benefit in everything. Anna Mikhailovna, for the sake of love for her only son, is ready to be humiliated not only in front of Prince Kuragin, but in front of anyone. Boris, who watches his mother’s actions with seeming condescension, actually also calculates his every step and does practically nothing without benefiting himself.

Kuragins

In the novel “War and Peace,” a description of the Kuragin family can be made from the depiction of various actions of members of this family.

First, Prince Vasily tries to steal the will of Count Bezukhov, then, almost by deception, his daughter Helen marries Pierre and mocks his kindness and naivety.

Anatole, who tried to seduce Natasha Rostova, is no better.

And Hippolytus appears in the novel as an extremely unpleasant strange man, whose “face was clouded with idiocy and invariably expressed self-confident grumbling, and his body was thin and weak.”

Deceitful, calculating, low people, bringing destruction to the lives of those who encounter them during the course of the novel.

Dolokhovs

Fyodor, a reckless and vengeful officer and his unconditionally loving and adoring mother, although they appear on the pages of the novel only a few times, play a serious role in the destinies of the main characters.

Conclusion

The description of the events taking place in the families of the heroes of the novel, the characteristics of the families given by the author, all this, in essence, shows the origins of the patriotism of the Russian army, the reasons for its victories and defeats in the war.

The metamorphoses that occur with the heroes of the novel during the course of the narrative give a clear idea of ​​what is happening in the souls and minds of people living in Russia during that period.

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The novel by Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy contains many interesting and unusual characters. The reader can understand and forgive the behavior of some of them, because their actions are dictated by the peculiarities of relations in society or certain events. The actions of other heroes stand out extremely negatively against the general background due to the impossibility of explaining their behavior by the laws of logic or morality. The image of Boris Drubetsky is very specific - on the one hand, the reader can note many positive qualities of his character, but at the same time, negative traits significantly spoil his image.

Family and background

Boris Drubetskoy was a representative of a noble noble family. At the time of the story, his family is going through hard times - their financial situation wants to be better. This financial situation contributed to the fact that Boris was not raised at home, but was taken in by the Rostovs (distant relatives) for upbringing. Boris has no sisters or brothers. The question of cousins ​​and brothers is open, because his exact family connection with the Rostovs has not been established.

If Boris Drubetsky’s mother, Princess Anna Mikhailovna, was the sister of Princess Natalya or her husband, Count Rostov (in her maidenhood she was Countess Rostova or Shinshina), then this gives reason to talk about a close relationship with the Rostovs and, in particular, their four children. If the kinship was connected with more distant relatives, then, accordingly, the question of the presence of sisters and brothers in the eyes of the Rostovs is noticeably transformed. According to one version, Boris’s grandmother could be related to the Rostovs. Nothing is known about Boris's father; he does not appear in the novel. Presumably he is no longer alive. However, nothing is said in the novel about the causes and time of his death.

Tolstoy does not mention other relatives of the Drubetskys in the novel. A certain family connection can be noted in relation to the old Prince Bezukhov - the Drubetskys were not directly related to the Bezukhovs - Kirill Bezukhov was Boris’s godfather. Since godparents were given a large role in the life of the child and in particular the family, this connection is worth noting. However, in relation to Boris Drubetsky, she did not live up to expectations. Anna Mikhailovna, and, perhaps, Boris himself hoped that after the death of Prince Bezukhov something would fall to them, but their hopes were in vain - all the prince’s wealth went to Count Kirill’s illegitimate son, Pierre.

Appearance of Boris Drubetsky

The heroes of Tolstoy's novels always have some kind of polar meaning in the characteristics of their appearance: they are either very beautiful in appearance, or very bad. In Lev Nikolayevich’s work there are no people of ordinary appearance, who combine both beautiful and unattractive features. This position makes it possible to advantageously contrast the appearance of the heroes with their inner world - outwardly beautiful heroes often have a very bad character, while extremely unattractive outwardly ones have a rich inner world and are very good people.

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Tolstoy endowed Boris Drubetsky with a beautiful appearance - he was a tall young man (at the time of the beginning of the novel he was 20 years old) Drubetsky had blond hair, mostly combed smoothly, his face was handsome, with regular, delicate features. Boris's face was always calm. His hands were beautiful, neat with thin fingers. His slender figure successfully complemented his image.

Boris is meticulous about his appearance. He realizes that the first impression others perceive of him is based on their condition and the fashionability of his suit - since he wants to create an ideal impression of his personality in society, then increased attention to his wardrobe is a necessity for him.

Personality characteristics

According to Tolstoy’s logic, Boris Drubetskoy, who was so distinguished by his attractive appearance, should have had an extremely unattractive inner world.

It cannot be said that Boris is an absolutely negative character; among his characteristics one can also find positive traits.

First of all, it is worth noting that Boris has an extraordinary mind. He is able to think outside the box and show resourcefulness, this trait of his is especially active during conversations - he finds interesting topics for conversation, knows how to interest his interlocutor with an unusual story.

From this trait of his the following follows - he knows how to create a good impression of himself and please others, he does it at ease. Boris has a calm disposition, he is a reserved and balanced person. He is also very neat, especially in terms of clothing. Another positive character trait of Drubetsky is his diplomacy and determination - he always tries to resolve the issue through a compromise and does everything to achieve the desired result.

However, negative qualities, although they remain in the minority in number, significantly harm Boris and cast his image in dark tones.

Since the Drubetsky family was in a difficult financial situation, from the moment he came to the Rostovs’ house, his mother could not achieve significant positive changes, Boris realizes that after he becomes independent and his support will no longer depend on the Rostovs, his situation will worsen significantly. Therefore, he needs to achieve financial stability in a short time and consolidate the opinion of himself in society as a financially secure and stable person with promise. Boris actively makes the necessary connections for himself, while using his ability to create a good impression and please people. He is an envious person - he wants to be as wealthy as the Rostovs. Drubetsky is little interested in his inner world; the outer side of his life is important to him. He spends all his money on external attributes, on creating a ghostly appearance of his wealth and wealth. He never reveals his true attitude to what is happening, but adapts, supporting the opinion of the majority or a very influential person.

Boris Drubetskoy and the Masonic Lodge

The desire to acquire the necessary connections leads him to the Masonic lodge. It was here that the most influential people in society gathered. Such connections would ensure his quick promotion, which means enrichment, fortune and name in society. It is based on this position that Boris joins the Masonic lodge, joining the society of masons. By that time, he had already begun military service and managed to understand that a career is made not by exploits or valor and not even by money, but by successful connections.

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Communication with members of the lodge provided him with quick but reliable connections; the secrecy of this organization doubly contributed to the special relationship between its members and provided mutual assistance, especially from people like Pierre Bezukhov - looking for their destiny and the opportunity to benefit others.

Military service of Boris Drubetsky

The fastest way to gain financial stability and earn authority in society has always been military service; Drubetskoy does not neglect this opportunity. In 1805, he began his military career with the rank of lieutenant in the Semenovsky regiment. A year later, he takes a place at headquarters, becoming the adjutant of one significant person.

Another year later, he ends up in Alexander’s retinue, where he finally consolidates his position.

The mother was soon involved in the matter of career advancement and willingly interceded for her son, which contributed to his career growth.

However, his rapid rise up the career ladder occurred after Boris managed to win over the young Countess Bezukhova, Pierre’s wife, whose maiden name was Kuragin. It was thanks to his love affair with her that Drubetskoy actively began to receive new awards and promotions.

With the military events of 1812 and military actions against Napoleonic troops, a new period began in Drubetsky’s career.

He managed to remain at army headquarters even after the removal of some commanders by Kutuzov and firmly entrenched himself in the position of assistant to Count Bennigsen.

Relationships of Boris Drubetsky with female representatives

Young and handsome Boris has always attracted the attention of both young girls and already established women. Since military service could not fully provide for Boris, who was hungry for money, the option of a profitable marriage was always acceptable for the young man.

Drubetsky had all the data to become a gigolo, but he deliberately refuses this role - he wants to see representatives of very rich and influential families as his mistresses, but such behavior, if his love affair was exposed, would become a reason for a quarrel and depriving Drubetsky of possible patronage.

Boris is not the kind of person who will risk his career and future for the sake of love. Among all the representatives of aristocratic families, he finds the only option that allows him not to risk his life and reputation, but at the same time enlist significant support from his mistress. Elena Kuragina, the wife of Pierre Bezukhov, becomes such a person.

Her husband was extremely trusting, and besides, his wife’s debauchery already suggested the idea of ​​impunity. The love affair became very beneficial for Boris in every sense of the word - in addition to the fact that he spent time with an extraordinary beauty, the young man thus gained leverage over other influential people, thanks to the dissolute lifestyle of Elena and her many lovers.

Soon Boris has a unique chance to receive countless riches, which is facilitated by his marriage to Julie Karagina. Despite the family's wealth, Julie confidently remained a contender for the title of old maid. The reason for this was the extremely unattractive appearance of the girl. Behind the shortcomings of her appearance, no one wanted to see her kindness and rich inner world - young people preferred to give up the Karagins’ wealth rather than marry the ugly Julie.

However, Boris, thirsty for wealth, decided to take advantage of the situation. It was not difficult for the charming and handsome Drubetsky to charm a girl. Julie was delighted with him and looked forward to passionate declarations of love and devotion to the grave. Boris successfully plays along with the girl and, as a result, proposes to her in the best traditions of women's novels. Happy Julie agrees to become his wife. Boris himself does not experience such joy - he is burdened by his wife’s external ugliness and he sincerely hopes that he will rarely see her.

Boris's relationships with other characters in the novel

Boris never enters into discussions or arguments with people - he always tries to remain neutral, because he is afraid that with a careless word he might spoil his impression of himself in the eyes of significant people. He tries to be good and sweet to everyone. However, this does not always work out that way. This trend, for example, did not work with Nikolai Rostov.

Boris and Nikolai were the same age. Since childhood they were friendly and supported each other.

However, as they began to grow up, their paths began to diverge - Boris became increasingly aware of his worthlessness in aristocratic circles and tried in every possible way to improve his position. Nikolai, to whom egocentrism was alien and incomprehensible, soon began to notice such unpleasant metamorphoses in his friend and gradually began to move away from him. The communication between two childhood friends became a test for both - Nikolai was irritated by Boris's selfishness and show-off, and Drubetskoy, in turn, felt awkward in the company of Nikolai, who had everything in life (according to Drubetskoy) easily.

Let's summarize: the image of Boris Drubetsky cannot be classified as a negative or positive image in the novel - the young man has many advantages, but his desire to become a very rich man and enjoy exceptional authority in society played a cruel joke on him. Their promising youth, he turned into a libertine and careerist.