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Main Characters and Their Development

• Nikolai Pluzhnikov - the main character of the book, a young lieutenant who arrives at the Brest Fortress on the eve of World War II. At the beginning of the book, he appears as an inexperienced and naive young man, but as the story unfolds, he shows courage, resilience, and selflessness, defending the fortress to the end.
• Sasha - a girl whom Nikolai Pluzhnikov meets in the fortress. She becomes his friend and support during difficult times. Sasha also shows courage and resilience, helping the wounded and maintaining morale.
• Commander Zubachev - one of the commanders defending the Brest Fortress. He is an experienced and decisive military leader who inspires his subordinates to fight. His character is revealed through his actions and decisions in extreme conditions.
• Corporal Kozhemyakin - a soldier who fights alongside Pluzhnikov and other defenders of the fortress against the enemy. He demonstrates loyalty and dedication to his comrades despite harsh conditions and the constant threat of death.