Natalya Rostova is a fictional character from Leo Tolstoy's novel War and Peace. She is a young Russian noblewoman known for her beauty, charm, and vivacious spirit. Throughout the story, Natalya navigates the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations during the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars. As the daughter of the Rostov family, Natalya experiences both joy and heartache. Her relationships with characters like Andrei Bolkonsky and Pierre Bezukhov highlight her emotional depth and growth. Ultimately, Natalya represents the struggles and aspirations of women in 19th-century Russian society.