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tyronie2
tyronie2

Why is Ivan Denisovich called Shukov throughout the book?

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Posted by tyronie2 on Tuesday August 26, 2008 at 9:29 AM and tagged with ivan denisovch, name, one day in the life of ivan denisovich, shukov.

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  1. pmiranda2857
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    His full name is Ivan Denisovich Shukov. 

    Shukov is his last name.  The name Ivan, in Russia, is as common as the name John in English.  Therefore, he is called by his last name, Shukov. 

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    Posted by pmiranda2857 on Tuesday August 26, 2008 at 1:53 PM