Hadji Murád · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Hadji Murád by Leo Tolstoy.
Hadji Murád
major
Also known as Hadji, Lieutenant Hadji Murád
A renowned Avar rebel who defects to the Russians, seeking to rescue his family from Shamil.
Shamil
major
Also known as Shamil Russia
The powerful Imam of the Caucasian rebels, holding Hadji Murád's family hostage.
Nicholas I
supporting
Also known as Nicholas
The Tsar of Russia, depicted as vain and detached from the war's realities.
Butler
supporting
Also known as the shortsighted Butler
A Russian officer and friend of Hadji Murád, serving in the Caucasus.
Prince Vorontsóv
major
Also known as Prince Simon Mikhailovich Vorontsóv, Vorontsóv, Young Vorontsóv, Simon, Kunák Vorontsóv
The Russian Viceroy of the Caucasus, who negotiates with Hadji Murád.
Avdéev
supporting
Also known as Peter Avdéev, Peter, the cheerful Avdéev
A cheerful Russian soldier whose death impacts his comrades.
Poltorátsky
supporting
A Russian officer and friend of Butler, involved in military actions.
Khan Mahomá
supporting
Also known as the merry Khan Mahomá, Khan
A cheerful Avar ally of Hadji Murád, loyal and brave.
Márya Dmítrievna
minor
Also known as Márya
The wife of a Russian officer, kind to Hadji Murád during his stay.
Panóv
minor
A Russian officer serving under Vorontsóv, involved in the campaign.
Sado
minor
A Chechen friend and host to Hadji Murád early in the story.
Zachary Chernyshóv
minor
Also known as Chernyshóv
A Russian minister and advisor to the Tsar.
Hamzád
minor
A former Avar leader, predecessor to Shamil, mentioned in backstory.
Márya Vasílevna
minor
Also known as Princess Márya Vasílevna
The wife of Prince Vorontsóv, a social figure in the Russian court.
Nazárov
minor
A Russian soldier and orderly to Butler.
Eldár
minor
A young Avar follower of Hadji Murád, loyal and devout.
Lóris-Mélikov
minor
Also known as Count Michael Tariélovich Lóris-Mélikov, Michael
A Russian officer and diplomat, involved in negotiations with Hadji Murád.
Yusúf
minor
An Avar servant or follower of Hadji Murád.
Bata
minor
Also known as brother Bata, the merry Bata
A Chechen ally and friend of Hadji Murád, known for his cheerfulness.
Akhmet Khan
minor
Also known as Akhmet Khan of Mekhtulí, Akhmet, The Khan
A local Avar khan, briefly allied with the Russians.
Gamzálo
minor
An Avar warrior and follower of Hadji Murád.
Peter Nikoláevich Kámenev
minor
Also known as Kámenev
A Russian officer serving in the Caucasus.
Vovílo
minor
A Russian soldier, known for his singing.
General Meller-Zakomélsky
minor
Also known as Meller, Meller-Zakomélsky
A Russian general commanding troops in the Caucasus.
Prince Baryátinsky
minor
Also known as Baryátinsky
A Russian general and later Viceroy of the Caucasus.
Princess Vorontsóv
minor
Also known as the Princess Vorontsóv, Princess Vorontsóv
The wife of Prince Vorontsóv, a social figure.
Khanéfi
minor
Also known as the Avar Khanéfi, the shaggy Khanéfi
An Avar follower of Hadji Murád, known for his shaggy appearance.
Aksínya
minor
A Russian peasant woman, briefly encountered.
General Klügenau
minor
Also known as Klügenau
A Russian general involved in early negotiations with Hadji Murád.
Prince Tarkhánov
minor
Also known as Lieutenant-Colonel Prince Tarkhánov, Tarkhánov
A Russian officer commanding a district in the Caucasus.
Abu Nutsal Khan
minor
Also known as Abu Nutsal
An Avar khan, father of Hadji Murád's wife, mentioned in backstory.
Akím
minor
A Russian soldier or servant, briefly mentioned.
Arslán
minor
Also known as Arslán Khan
A local khan or leader, mentioned in passing.
Hadji Aga
minor
Also known as Hadji Aga of Mekhtulí
An Avar leader, briefly mentioned.
Baron Freze
minor
Also known as Freze, Baron
A Russian officer, briefly mentioned.
Umma Khan
minor
An Avar khan, mentioned in historical context.
Nikítin
minor
A Russian officer, briefly mentioned.
Prince Chernyshóv
minor
Also known as Chernyshóv
A Russian minister, distinct from Zachary Chernyshóv.
Kozlóvsky
minor
A Russian officer, briefly mentioned.
Major Petróv
minor
Also known as Petróv
A Russian officer, briefly mentioned.
Kargánov
minor
A Russian officer, briefly mentioned.
Bondarénko
minor
A Russian soldier, briefly mentioned.
Tíkhonov
minor
A Russian soldier, briefly mentioned.
Councillor Kiríllov
minor
Also known as Kiríllov
A Russian councillor, briefly mentioned.
Petrakóv
minor
A Russian soldier, briefly mentioned.
Kazi-Mullá
minor
A predecessor to Shamil, mentioned in historical context.
Prince Dolgorúky
minor
Also known as Vasíly, Prince, Prince Vasíly Dolgorúky, Dolgorúky
A Russian prince and minister, briefly mentioned.
Princess Elizabeth Ksavérevna Vorontsóva
minor
Also known as Princess Vorontsóva
The wife of Prince Vorontsóv, a social figure.
Jemal Eddin
minor
Also known as Eddin
Shamil's son, held as a hostage by the Russians.
Serógin
minor
A Russian soldier, briefly mentioned.
Osman
minor
A Chechen or Avar man, briefly mentioned.
Bíbikov
minor
A Russian officer, briefly mentioned.
Doctor Andréevsky
minor
A Russian doctor, briefly mentioned.
Patimát
minor
Also known as Only Patimát
Hadji Murád's mother, mentioned in his backstory.
Nelídova
minor
A Russian woman, briefly mentioned.
Másha
minor
A Russian servant or peasant, briefly mentioned.
Iván Matvéich Petróv
minor
Also known as Iván Matvéich, Petróv
A Russian officer, briefly mentioned.
Therapóntov
minor
A Russian soldier, briefly mentioned.
Ignátov
minor
A Russian soldier, briefly mentioned.
