Kerensky

Private Kerensky was a Red Army solider who fought in the Battle of Stalingrad in World War 2.

October 3, 1942
Kerensky found himself within the sewer system of Stalingrad while fighting as a part of his unit. Through efforts and decisions unknown, Kerensky also found himself being pinned down by German forces in a 'V' section while isolated. But before he could be enveloped in a pincer movement and slaughtered, Lieutenant Tanya Pavelovna and her party arrived to give him much needed reinforcement. From there, he joined the group and proceeded to help them through the sewers.

Gameplay
Kerensky is the first Soviet Ally you find in the sewers, and also the first ally you can actually save from death. He is not 'immortal' by any means, and can easily be killed if controlled foolishly. However, it is possible to keep him alive throughout the entire level. Should he survive to the end, he will not be with you on the next mission.

For the first 'half' of the sewers, the crawlway shaft being the halfway mark, the player's party can never exceed four; Lieutenant Pavelovna, Private Sokolov, and two others. Kirelenko would normally be designated the thrid character unless killed. Kerensky represents the fourth; a voiceless, unneccessary extra gun for the party.

Speculation
The reasons for Kerensky being in the sewers are unknown. Based on the fact that there are no nearby wreckages leading up to the surface, it can be presumed that Kerensky was part of Kirelenko's force assigned to find reinforcements for the Tractor Factory. From there, he was instructed to keep a portion of the sewers secure and was found defending his assigned 'turf'. However, it was never explicitly stated that Kirelenko used the sewers.