Main content and characters of How Steel Was Tempered

How Steel Was Tempered was a novel written by Ostrovsky of the Soviet Union, which reflected the growth of a young worker in the process of Soviet industrialization. It mainly described the growth of a young worker in the steel industry of the Soviet Union in the 1920s, Pavel Kochagin. It showed his struggle, self-awareness and perseverance in the harsh environment. The novel centered on Kochagin and through his experience, it showed some problems in the process of the Soviet Union's industrialization, such as workers 'rights and interests, labor environment, and the impact of industrialization on rural areas. At the same time, the novel also showed the living conditions and values of different classes of people in Soviet society. The main characters in the novel included: 1 Pavel Kochagin: The protagonist of the novel is a young worker who works hard in the steel industry. He gradually becomes a strong and responsible person through continuous efforts and self-awareness in a difficult environment. 2 Alexander Khrushchev: Kochagin's superior and role model. He was a man of vision and leadership, and made an important contribution to the development of the Soviet Union's industrialization. 3 Darryl Kabolov: Kochagin's colleague and good friend. He was a brave, kind, and responsible person who was willing to sacrifice his life for the collective interest and Kochagin's safety. 4. Zhu He Lai: An entrepreneur with foresight and business acumen. He promoted the development of the steel industry in the Soviet Union through practical actions. 5 Maria Callas: A woman with artistic talent. She was the role model and mentor of Kochagin in painting. How Steel Was Tempered is a classic novel that reflects the growth of a young worker in the process of the Soviet Union's industrialization. It shows the living conditions and values of different classes of people in the Soviet society through Kochagin's experience. It has high practical significance and historical value.