How does major kovaloff get his nose back on?

In Nikolai Gogol's story "The Nose," Major Kovaloff loses his nose, which takes on a life of its own and begins living independently. He desperately searches for it throughout St. Petersburg and eventually encounters it in the guise of a high-ranking official. After a series of bizarre events, he manages to convince the nose to return to him, and it miraculously reattaches itself, restoring his social status and sense of self. The story ends ambiguously, leaving readers to ponder the significance of identity and societal appearances.