Anastasia (Boardwalk Empire)

Anastasia is a recurring character in the HBO television series Boardwalk Empire. She is a young immigrant woman, originally from Russia, who arrives in the United States and becomes entangled in the criminal underworld of Atlantic City during the Prohibition era.

Anastasia is portrayed as vulnerable and resourceful, attempting to navigate the dangerous and unfamiliar environment she finds herself in. She works initially as a prostitute under the control of various characters in the show, highlighting the exploitation prevalent during the period.

Her storyline often intersects with those of the main characters, particularly Nucky Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi. While her involvement is often transactional, she demonstrates resilience and a desire for a better life despite the circumstances she faces. Her character provides a glimpse into the lives of marginalized immigrant populations and the challenges they encountered during the 1920s in America. The character is often seen as a symbol of the corruption and exploitation that underpinned the glamorous surface of the era.