# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Anton Chekhov.

- [Dr. Andrey Yefimitch Ragin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/dr_andrey_yefimitch_ragin.md): A doctor who becomes disillusioned with his profession and society.
- [M. Laptev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/m_laptev.md): A merchant and family patriarch involved in business and personal conflicts.
- [Anna Akimovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/anna_akimovna.md): A young woman navigating love and societal expectations.
- [Yegorushka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/yegorushka.md): A boy who experiences adventures and hardships on a journey.
- [Olga Ivanovna Irnin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/olga_ivanovna_irnin.md): A woman entangled in a complex romantic and social web.
- [Yulia Sergeyevna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/yulia_sergeyevna.md): A woman whose life is shaped by her relationships and personal choices.
- [Olga Mihalovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/olga_mihalovna.md): A woman dealing with family and romantic entanglements.
- [Denis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/denis.md): A man involved in various social and personal dramas.
- [Katya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/katya.md): A young woman with a significant role in the narrative.
- [Masha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/masha.md): A woman whose actions and relationships drive parts of the story.
- [Ivan Ivanitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/ivan_ivanitch.md): A recurring character who interacts with the main cast.
- [Vassilyev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/vassilyev.md): A character who appears in multiple stories within the collection.
- [Dymov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/dymov.md): A bold and memorable character with a distinct personality.
- [Gromov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/gromov.md): A man whose story explores themes of confinement and madness.
- [Yakov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/yakov.md): A priest who plays a role in the lives of other characters.
- [Dmitri Dmitritch Gurov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/dmitri_dmitritch_gurov.md): A man who embarks on a life-changing romantic affair.
- [Nadya Zelenin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/nadya_zelenin.md): A young woman facing pivotal decisions about her future.
- [Liza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/liza.md): A woman whose identity and relationships are central to her story.
- [Smirnov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/smirnov.md): A character involved in familial and social conflicts.
- [Yakov Ivanitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/yakov_ivanitch.md): A man who appears in various narrative contexts.
- [Pyotr Dmitritch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/pyotr_dmitritch.md): A character with a notable presence in the stories.
- [Yegor Vlassitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/yegor_vlassitch.md): A man whose actions have consequences for others.
- [Ryabovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/ryabovitch.md): An officer who experiences a poignant romantic encounter.
- [Father Christopher Sireysky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/father_christopher_sireysky.md): A clergyman who interacts with the main characters.
- [Ariadne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/ariadne.md): A woman who captivates and influences those around her.
- [Olenka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/darling_olenka.md): A woman whose identity is defined by her need to love.
- [Groholsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/groholsky.md): A man involved in a dramatic and mysterious affair.
- [Sonya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/sonya.md): A woman who plays a key role in family dynamics.
- [Sofya Petrovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/sofya_petrovna.md): A woman grappling with personal and social challenges.
- [Pyotr Mihalitch Ivashin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/pyotr_mihalitch_ivashin.md): A man whose life is intertwined with his neighbors.
- [Panteley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/panteley.md): A character who appears in the narrative with a distinct role.
- [Kisotchka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/kisotchka.md): A woman who is the object of affection and intrigue.
- [Verotchka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/verotchka.md): A young woman involved in a romantic story.
- [The Princess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/the_princess.md): A noblewoman who appears in the stories.
- [Abogin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/abogin.md): A man who plays a part in a dramatic episode.
- [Sofya Lvovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/sofya_lvovna.md): A woman whose story involves personal turmoil.
- [Polina Nikolaevna Razsudin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/polina_nikolaevna_razsudin.md): A woman with a significant role in the narrative.
- [Vera Ivanovna Kardin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/vera_ivanovna_kardin.md): A woman whose life is explored in the stories.
- [Sigaev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/sigaev.md): A character who appears in various social contexts.
- [Mihail Averyanitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/mihail_averyanitch.md): A man who interacts with the main characters.
- [The Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/the_stranger.md): An enigmatic figure who appears in the narrative.
- [Pyotr Petrovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/pyotr_petrovitch.md): A character with a notable presence in the collection.
- [Anisim Tsybukin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/anisim_tsybukin.md): A member of the Tsybukin family involved in the plot.
- [Pashka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/pashka.md): A boy who appears in a story about childhood and hardship.
- [Avdeyev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/avdeyev.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [Yergunov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/yergunov.md): A man whose story unfolds in the collection.
- [Kashtanka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/old_kashtanka.md): A dog who is the central character in her own story.
- [Nikolay Yermolaitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/nikolay_yermolaitch.md): A detective involved in solving a crime.
- [Granny Sasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/granny_sasha.md): An elderly woman who plays a role in family affairs.
- [Aksinya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/aksinya.md): A woman with a strong presence in the narrative.
- [Lipa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/lipa.md): A young woman who endures tragedy and loss.
- [Ivan Dmitritch Tchervyakov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/ivan_dmitritch_tchervyakov.md): A government clerk whose life is undone by a sneeze.
- [Pavel Ignatyevitch Klimov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/pavel_ignatyevitch_klimov.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [Mlle. Ilovaisky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/mlle_ilovaisky.md): A woman who is a figure of interest in the narrative.
- [Nikita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/nikita.md): A professor mentioned in the context of a story.
- [Mihail Petrovitch Zotov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/mihail_petrovitch_zotov.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [The Policeman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/the_policeman.md): A law enforcement officer who appears in the narrative.
- [The Tramp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/the_tramp.md): A wandering figure who appears in a story.
- [Savely Gykin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/savely_gykin.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [Lyzhin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/lyzhin.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [Nadenka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/nadenka.md): A young woman who is the subject of a joke.
- [Moisey Moisevitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/moisey_moisevitch.md): A Jewish innkeeper who appears in a story.
- [Byelikov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/byelikov.md): A man who lives in a case, afraid of everything.
- [Alexey Ivanovitch Kryukov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/alexey_ivanovitch_kryukov.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [Varka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/varka.md): A young servant girl who endures a harsh life.
- [Lysevitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/lysevitch.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [Zina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/zina.md): A young woman who is a governess or similar figure.
- [Fyodor Lukitch Sysoev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_5_se/characters/the_schoolmaster_fyodor_lukitch_sysoev.md): A schoolmaster who appears in the narrative.

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