Kitty (Ekaterina Shcherbatskaya)

Kitty (Ekaterina Shcherbatskaya) is a key character in Leo Tolstoy’s novel *War and Peace*. She is a young noblewoman known for her beauty and lively personality. Over the story, she matures from a somewhat vain girl into a thoughtful and compassionate woman. Her relationships, especially with Prince Nekhliudov and others, reflect her emotional development and social interactions within Russian aristocracy. Kitty's character embodies themes of love, personal growth, and societal expectation, making her a relatable figure who navigates the challenges of youth, marriage, and self-awareness amid the upheavals of war.