He is a competent, intelligent, and principled man, but he is also rigid, cold, and seemingly devoid of emotion, focused solely on work and discipline.
For example, a hardworking but undisciplined young employee, fired by Alexin, struggles deeply with the loss, while another worker resents being forced to stand at attention while speaking with the director, exclaiming, "Am I in the army or what?!"
In one scene, he tries to have a heartfelt conversation with his secretary, only for her to quietly leave the room while he remains oblivious, continuing his monologue into empty space.
During a wedding scene, Alexin unexpectedly attends, and his entrance is met with complete silence from the guests, after which he demonstrates an unusual talent for playing the forks.
The story culminates with the launch of a ship, accompanied by a celebration of the factory workers, where Alexin remains a solitary figure, disconnected from the joy around him.