Yelena

Full Name: Yelena Sergeyevna Kozlova

Sex: Female

Age: 12

Ethnicity: Russian

Language: English

Hometown: Turgenevo, Tambov Oblast, Russian Federation

Occupation: Student (6th grade)

Appearance:

• Skin color: Fair, light complexion with faint freckles across the nose
• Eyes: Gray-blue, almond-shaped
• Hair: Straight ash-blonde, worn in two tight braids
• Face: Round with high cheekbones, small upturned nose, thin lips

Outfit: Traditional school uniform — dark brown dress with white collar and cuffs, white knee-high socks, black Mary Jane shoes, white hair ribbons

Personality:

• Positive traits: Devoted, hardworking, patriotic, protective of family, disciplined
• Negative traits: Stubborn, judgmental, quick to dismiss outsiders, anxious about change

Favorite Food: Pelmeni with sour cream

Political Views: Conservative — supports strong national identity, traditional family values, skeptical of Western influence

Morals: Duty to family and country comes first; obedience to elders; preservation of tradition

Spirituality: Deeply reverent toward Orthodox Christian mysticism and saints

Religion: Russian Orthodox Christianity

Quirks: Crosses herself before meals even at school; collects postcards of old Russian churches; hums folk hymns when nervous

Likes: Choir practice, winter walks, her grandmother's stories, caring for animals, embroidery

Dislikes: Loud modern music, disrespectful behavior, being told she's "too young" to have opinions, spicy food

Phobia: Astraphobia — terrified of thunderstorms

Additional Notes: Yelena dreams of becoming a teacher in her home village. She refuses to remove her cross necklace even when told to by school authorities. She keeps a small icon of the Virgin Mary in her pencil case.