Although their estrangement is not expressed openly by either character , it is evident through Lyudmila 's discussion of her eldest son , Tolya , whom she had with Abarchuk .
In the beginning of the novel , it is clear that Lyudmila and Viktor have drifted apart .
Although their estrangement is not expressed openly by either character , it is evident through Lyudmila 's discussion of Lyudmila 's eldest son , Tolya , whom she had with Abarchuk .
In the beginning of the novel , it is clear that Lyudmila and Viktor have drifted apart .