Character guide

Captain Zorinsky

supporting

Also known as Zorinsky

A captain who interacts with the narrator and other characters in the early chapters.

Melnikoff

major

Also known as Dmitri Dmitrievitch Melnikoff, Dmitri

A key figure whose actions and relationships drive much of the plot.

Mrs. Marsh

supporting

Also known as Marsh

A woman involved in the domestic and social dynamics of the story.

Stepanovna

supporting

Also known as VI Stepanovna

A female character with a significant presence in the narrative.

Dmitri Konstantinovitch

supporting

Also known as Dmitri

A character who appears in various scenes and interacts with the main cast.

Uncle Egor

supporting

An older relative figure who provides advice and local color.

The Doctor

supporting

A medical professional who appears in several key scenes.

Ivan Sergeievitch

supporting

Also known as Sergeievitch

A character involved in the political and personal conflicts of the story.

Maria

supporting

Also known as Poor Maria

A woman whose suffering and resilience are highlighted in the narrative.

Mr. Marsh

minor

Also known as Marsh

A male member of the Marsh family with a role in the household.

Comrade Morozov

supporting

Also known as Morozov

A Bolshevik figure who appears in political discussions and actions.

Grisha

minor

A younger character who interacts with the main protagonists.

Varia

minor

A female character with a notable presence in the story.

Vera Alexandrovna

minor

Also known as Vera, Alexandrovna

A woman of some social standing who appears in several chapters.

Martha Timofeievna

minor

An older female character with a minor but distinct role.

Vasili Petrovitch

minor

A character involved in military or political events.

The Finn

minor

A mysterious or recurring figure from Finland.

Pavel Ivanitch

minor

A character who appears in the narrative with limited scenes.

Fita

minor

A minor character mentioned in the story.

Michael Ivanitch

minor

Also known as Michael Ivanitch Schmit

A character with a brief but named appearance.

Monsieur Marsh

minor

A French-inflected version of Mr. Marsh, possibly a separate character.

Elena Ivanovna

minor

A female character with a minor role.

Madame Marsh

minor

Another Marsh family member, possibly Mrs. Marsh's counterpart.

Vania

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

Shura

minor

A minor character with a few mentions.

Mr. Markovitch

minor

A character who appears in the story briefly.

Michael Mihailovitch

minor

A minor character with a patronymic name.

Badaev

minor

A minor character mentioned in the text.

Varvara

minor

A female character with a small role.

Otto Pertz

minor

Also known as Herr Otto Pertz

A German character appearing in the narrative.

Sasha

minor

Also known as Dear Sasha

A character addressed in correspondence or dialogue.

Captain Cromie

minor

Also known as Cromie

A British naval officer involved in the events.

The Little Policeman

minor

A minor law enforcement figure.

Ivan Pavlovitch

minor

A character with a brief appearance.

Ivan Ilitch

minor

A minor character in the story.

Joseph Krylenko

minor

Also known as Krylenko

A historical Bolshevik figure who appears as a character.

Henry Esmond

minor

A literary reference or character name in the text.

Joseph Ilitch

minor

Also known as Joseph Afirenko, Afirenko

A minor character with multiple name variants.

Nicolas Nicolaevitch

minor

A character with a patronymic name, likely a noble.

Alexei Fomitch

minor

Also known as Fomitch

A minor character in the narrative.

Dr. Ziv

minor

Also known as Dr. G. A. Ziv

A doctor who appears briefly in the story.

Alexander Vasilievitch Markovitch

minor

Also known as Markovitch, Alexander

A character with a full name, appearing in limited scenes.