# Hadji Murád — Character guide

> Key figures in Hadji Murád by Leo Tolstoy.

- [Hadji Murád](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/hadji_murad.md): A renowned Avar rebel who defects to the Russians, seeking to rescue his family from Shamil.
- [Shamil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/shamil.md): The powerful Imam of the Caucasian rebels, holding Hadji Murád's family hostage.
- [Nicholas I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/nicholas_i.md): The Tsar of Russia, depicted as vain and detached from the war's realities.
- [Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/butler.md): A Russian officer and friend of Hadji Murád, serving in the Caucasus.
- [Prince Vorontsóv](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/prince_vorontsov.md): The Russian Viceroy of the Caucasus, who negotiates with Hadji Murád.
- [Avdéev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/avdeev.md): A cheerful Russian soldier whose death impacts his comrades.
- [Poltorátsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/poltoratsky.md): A Russian officer and friend of Butler, involved in military actions.
- [Khan Mahomá](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/khan_mahoma.md): A cheerful Avar ally of Hadji Murád, loyal and brave.
- [Márya Dmítrievna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/marya_dmitrievna.md): The wife of a Russian officer, kind to Hadji Murád during his stay.
- [Panóv](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/panov.md): A Russian officer serving under Vorontsóv, involved in the campaign.
- [Sado](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/sado.md): A Chechen friend and host to Hadji Murád early in the story.
- [Zachary Chernyshóv](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/zachary_chernyshov.md): A Russian minister and advisor to the Tsar.
- [Hamzád](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/hamzad.md): A former Avar leader, predecessor to Shamil, mentioned in backstory.
- [Márya Vasílevna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/marya_vasilevna.md): The wife of Prince Vorontsóv, a social figure in the Russian court.
- [Nazárov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/nazarov.md): A Russian soldier and orderly to Butler.
- [Eldár](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/eldar.md): A young Avar follower of Hadji Murád, loyal and devout.
- [Lóris-Mélikov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/loris_melikov.md): A Russian officer and diplomat, involved in negotiations with Hadji Murád.
- [Yusúf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/yusuf.md): An Avar servant or follower of Hadji Murád.
- [Bata](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/bata.md): A Chechen ally and friend of Hadji Murád, known for his cheerfulness.
- [Akhmet Khan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/akhmet_khan.md): A local Avar khan, briefly allied with the Russians.
- [Gamzálo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/gamzalo.md): An Avar warrior and follower of Hadji Murád.
- [Peter Nikoláevich Kámenev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/peter_kamenev.md): A Russian officer serving in the Caucasus.
- [Vovílo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/vovilo.md): A Russian soldier, known for his singing.
- [General Meller-Zakomélsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/meller_zakomelsky.md): A Russian general commanding troops in the Caucasus.
- [Prince Baryátinsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/prince_baryatinsky.md): A Russian general and later Viceroy of the Caucasus.
- [Princess Vorontsóv](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/princess_vorontsova.md): The wife of Prince Vorontsóv, a social figure.
- [Khanéfi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/khanefi.md): An Avar follower of Hadji Murád, known for his shaggy appearance.
- [Aksínya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/aksinya.md): A Russian peasant woman, briefly encountered.
- [General Klügenau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/klugenau.md): A Russian general involved in early negotiations with Hadji Murád.
- [Prince Tarkhánov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/prince_tarkhanov.md): A Russian officer commanding a district in the Caucasus.
- [Abu Nutsal Khan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/abu_nutsal_khan.md): An Avar khan, father of Hadji Murád's wife, mentioned in backstory.
- [Akím](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/akim.md): A Russian soldier or servant, briefly mentioned.
- [Arslán](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/arslan.md): A local khan or leader, mentioned in passing.
- [Umma Khan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/umma_khan.md): An Avar khan, mentioned in historical context.
- [Prince Chernyshóv](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/prince_chernyshov.md): A Russian minister, distinct from Zachary Chernyshóv.
- [Councillor Kiríllov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/councillor_kirillov.md): A Russian councillor, briefly mentioned.
- [Kazi-Mullá](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/kazi_mulla.md): A predecessor to Shamil, mentioned in historical context.
- [Prince Dolgorúky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/prince_dolgoruky.md): A Russian prince and minister, briefly mentioned.
- [Princess Elizabeth Ksavérevna Vorontsóva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/princess_elizabeth_vorontsova.md): The wife of Prince Vorontsóv, a social figure.
- [Jemal Eddin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/jemal_eddin.md): Shamil's son, held as a hostage by the Russians.
- [Osman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/osman.md): A Chechen or Avar man, briefly mentioned.
- [Patimát](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/patimat.md): Hadji Murád's mother, mentioned in his backstory.
- [Másha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hadji_mur_d_se/characters/masha.md): A Russian servant or peasant, briefly mentioned.

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