Galina
Galina becomes a dancer, just like her grandmother who was a ballerina. Here, Marra emphasizes Galina's connection to her past and ancestry.
Marriage
Although Galina is married to a Russian oligarch, she can't help but think back to her old boyfriend Kolya. She even pays a high price for a painting of the place he died, which reveals her feelings towards him.
Kolya
Although Kolya is thought of fondly by Galina, we later learn that he actually killed a woman called Lydia. As such, we learn that Kolya is not an honorable character.
