Character guide

Judas Iscariot

major

Also known as Christ, Jesus Christ, Judas, Jesus, the Iscariot, the homecoming Christ, poor Judas, this Judas of Kerioth, poor trusting Judas of Kerioth, Judas of Kerioth, the victor Judas, red-haired, repulsive Judas, born amid the rocks, Kerioth, poor Judas of Kerioth

Central figure in the story of betrayal and redemption, grappling with his role in Christ's fate.

Haggart

major

Also known as Little Haggart, little Haggart, O Haggart, Gart

A key character in a tale of conflict and survival, known for his resilience.

Father Vassily

major

Also known as Vassily, little Vassily, Dimly Father Vassily

A priest facing spiritual and moral crises in a rural setting.

The Governor

supporting

Also known as Governor

A powerful authority figure whose decisions impact the lives of others.

Ivan Yanson

supporting

Also known as Yanson, Ivan, Suddenly Yanson

A troubled individual caught in a web of personal and societal conflict.

Mitrofan Krilov

supporting

Also known as Mitrofan, Krilov

A character involved in the darker aspects of human nature and justice.

The Girl

supporting

A mysterious female figure whose presence drives emotional tension.

Khorre

supporting

Also known as The frightened Khorre

A fearful character whose actions reveal deeper societal fears.

Mariet

supporting

Also known as Mute Mariet

A silent but significant presence in a story of suffering and endurance.

Lazarus

supporting

Also known as Poor Lazarus, poor Lazarus

A biblical figure brought back to life, symbolizing hope and resurrection.

The Popadya

supporting

Also known as Popadya, the tortured Popadya

The priest's wife, enduring personal trials within her community.

Sergey Golovin

supporting

Also known as Golovin, Sergey, Life Sergey Golovin, Life

A revolutionary figure grappling with ideals and personal sacrifice.

Sashka

supporting

Also known as Christmas Sashka

A young character involved in a poignant Christmas story.

Yura

supporting

Also known as Yura Mikhailovich, Yura Mikhailovich Pushkarev, little Yura, the unreal Yura Mikhailovich, the real Yura Mikhailovich, The right Yura

A complex character with dual identities, central to a psychological drama.

Werner

supporting

A German character whose actions influence the plot in a war context.

Uncle Tom

supporting

Also known as Thomas, the surprised Thomas, stupid Thomas, Tommy, Tom

A figure of faith and endurance, often tested by others' cruelty.

The Oldest Child

minor

A child character whose perspective shapes a family narrative.

Little Mishka

supporting

Also known as Mishka, Tsiganok, Mishka Tsiganok, Suddenly Tsiganok

A lively and mischievous boy in a story of childhood and hardship.

Musya

supporting

A female character involved in romantic and emotional entanglements.

Father Ignaty

supporting

Also known as Ignaty, Father

A priest dealing with personal and parish conflicts.

Sashenka

supporting

Also known as divine Sashenka

A beautiful and enigmatic woman who captivates those around her.

Vasily Kashirin

supporting

Also known as Kashirin, Vasily

A patriarch whose authority shapes family dynamics.

Vladimir Mikhailovich

minor

A character of some influence, often seen in social settings.

Sazonka

minor

A minor character appearing in various narrative contexts.

Simon Peter

supporting

Also known as Simon, Peter, the clumsy Peter

A disciple of Jesus, impulsive and loyal, central to biblical stories.

Noni

minor

Also known as little Noni

A child character whose innocence contrasts with adult conflicts.

Petrov

minor

A recurring surname character, often in a supporting role.

Liuba

supporting

Also known as the downtrodden Liuba

A woman suffering under social and personal oppression.

Petka

supporting

A young boy experiencing life's harsh realities.

Nastya

minor

Also known as little Nastya

A young girl whose story touches on innocence and loss.

The Priest

minor

A generic religious figure appearing in multiple stories.

Semyon Vasilyevich Kotel’nikov

minor

Also known as Kotel’nikov, Semyon Vasilyevich, Semyon, Vasilyevich

A character involved in military or administrative affairs.

K. Walter

minor

Also known as K.

A German character with a role in a wartime narrative.

Garaska

supporting

A rough character from the lower classes, often in conflict.

Bargamot

supporting

Also known as Ivan Akindinovich Bargamot, Tall, stout, strong, loud-voiced Bargamot, the immovable Bargamot, Bargamot Bargamotich

A large, imposing policeman in a story of unexpected kindness.

Max Z.

minor

Also known as Max

A character with a mysterious or foreign background.

Semen Mossyagin

minor

Also known as Mossyagin, Semen

A peasant character facing moral dilemmas.

Khinyakov

minor

A minor character appearing in a story of social observation.

Alexis Konstantinovich Saveloff

minor

Also known as Alexis, Alexis Konstantinovich, Saveloff, the murdered Saveloff

A murder victim whose death sets a plot in motion.

Nikolai Dmitrievitch

minor

Also known as Nikolai

A character of some social standing, involved in personal drama.

Ivan Porfyritch Koprov

minor

Also known as Ivan Porfyritch, Ivan

A character in a story of bureaucracy or daily life.

The Woman

minor

A generic female figure in various narrative contexts.

The Minister

minor

A high-ranking official whose decisions affect others.

Wild Gart

minor

Also known as Gart

A wild or untamed character, possibly a variant of Haggart.

Ben-Tovit

minor

A biblical-era character in a story of faith and doubt.

Snapper

minor

Also known as III All Snapper, III

A character in a story titled after him, possibly a dog or person.

The Artist

minor

A creative figure whose perspective drives a narrative.

Tatiana Nikolayevna

minor

Also known as Tatiana, Tatiana Nikolayevna

A woman of some social position, involved in personal relationships.

Old Dan

minor

Also known as Dan

An elderly character with a story of his own.

Pascale

minor

Also known as XX Pascale

A character with a foreign name, possibly French.

Pavel Petrovich Pospeloff

minor

Also known as Pavel Petrovich, Pavel, Poor Pavel

A character facing misfortune or poverty.

Peter Iljitch

minor

Also known as Peter, Iljitch

A character in a story of music or personal conflict.

Vera

minor

A female character involved in romantic or family drama.

Tanya Kovalchuk

minor

Also known as Tanya

A young woman in a story of revolution or personal struggle.

Jacov Ivanovitch

minor

Also known as quiet little Jacov Ivanovitch

A quiet, unassuming character in a domestic setting.

Nurse Masha

minor

Also known as Masha, IV Nurse Masha, IV

A nurse caring for others in a time of need.

Zebedee

minor

Also known as John, John of Zebedee, Even frail John

A disciple of Jesus, known as the beloved apostle.

Philipp

minor

A disciple or minor biblical character.

Annas

minor

Also known as wise Annas, venerable Annas, the aged Annas, the senile Annas

A high priest in the trial of Jesus.

The Overwhelmed and Distracted Priest

minor

A priest struggling with his duties and faith.

Old Desfoso

minor

Also known as Desfoso, Suddenly old Desfoso

An elderly character with a sudden appearance in a story.

The Doctor

minor

A medical professional appearing in various narratives.

Evpraksia Vasilievna

minor

A female character of some social standing.

Lidotchka

minor

Also known as darling little Lidotchka, little Lidotchka

A beloved young girl in a family story.

Senista

minor

A minor character with limited narrative presence.

Dunyasha

minor

A servant or young woman in a domestic setting.

Mamma

minor

Also known as Dear Mamma

A mother figure in a family narrative.

The Germans

minor

Also known as Germans

A group of German soldiers or civilians in war stories.

Sasha

minor

A diminutive character, possibly a child or young adult.

Captain

minor

A military officer in various stories.

The Colonel

minor

A high-ranking military officer.

Maria Petrovna

minor

Also known as Maria

A woman of some social position.

Aurelius

minor

A character with a classical Roman name.

Nastassja Saasnova

minor

A female character with a distinctive name.

Caesar

minor

A reference to the Roman emperor, possibly as a character.

August Karlovitch Schlippe-Detmold

minor

Also known as Augustus

A character with a German-sounding name, possibly a noble.

Little Vassya

minor

Also known as Vassya, little Vassya, Vassya that other Vassya

A young boy in a story of childhood.

A Mad Officer

minor

An unstable military officer causing disruption.

Jesus of Nazareth

supporting

Also known as Jesus

Central religious figure in biblical narratives.

Mary Magdalene

minor

Also known as Mary

A follower of Jesus, present at key events.