# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Vsevolod Garshin.

- [Nadejda Nicolaievna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/nadejda_nicolaievna.md): A central female character entangled in a complex emotional and social drama.
- [Vassili Petrovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/vassili_petrovich.md): A key male figure involved in the main narrative arc.
- [Bezsonow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/bezsonow.md): A significant character whose actions drive much of the plot.
- [Nikita Ivanoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/nikita_ivanoff.md): A soldier or servant character with recurring presence.
- [Alexei Petrovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/alexei_petrovich.md): A character appearing in multiple scenes, possibly a relative or acquaintance.
- [Captain Ventzel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/ventzel.md): A military officer with a notable role in the story.
- [Helfreich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/helfreich.md): A character who interacts with the main cast, possibly a doctor or officer.
- [Kuzma Thomich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/kuzma_thomich.md): A recurring character with a distinct personality.
- [Simon Ivanoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/simon_ivanoff.md): A character appearing in several chapters, possibly a soldier.
- [Ivan Ivanovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/ivan_ivanovich.md): A common name but a distinct character in the narrative.
- [Alexander Michailovich Stebelkoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/alexander_michailovich_stebelkoff.md): A named character with a role in the plot.
- [Simon Ivanovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/simon_ivanovich.md): A character distinct from Simon Ivanoff, possibly a different person.
- [Sonia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/sonia.md): A female character with limited but notable appearances.
- [Senichka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/senichka.md): An older character, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Jitkoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/jitkoff.md): A character referred to as uncle, with a minor role.
- [Mary Petrovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/mary_petrovna.md): A female character appearing in the narrative.
- [Kudriasheff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/kudriasheff.md): A provincial secretary with a minor role.
- [Attalea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/attalea.md): A palm tree character in a symbolic story.
- [Agatha Alexeievna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/agatha_alexeievna.md): A female character with a minor presence.
- [Old Ivan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/old_ivan.md): An elderly character, possibly a servant.
- [Mr. Lopatin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/mr_lopatin.md): A character with a minor role, possibly a visitor.
- [Feodoroff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/feodoroff.md): A talkative character with a minor role.
- [Masha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/masha.md): A servant or young woman with limited appearances.
- [Ivan Nicolaievitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/ivan_nicolaievitch.md): A named character with limited presence.
- [Charlotte Corday](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/charlotte_corday.md): A historical figure referenced but not a character.
- [Ilia Murometz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/ilia_murometz.md): A legendary hero referenced in the text.
- [Andrei Nicolaievich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/andrei_nicolaievich_dot.md): A character with a minor role, possibly duplicate.
- [The Frog](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_56_se/characters/the_frog.md): The protagonist of a fable about travel.

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