# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Aleksandr Kuprin.

- [Olyessia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/olyessia.md): A young witch living in the Polissian woods who falls in love with a visiting gentleman.
- [Sasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/sasha_gambrinous.md): A violinist at the Gambrinus beer hall, central to the story of that establishment.
- [Sulamith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/sulamith.md): The beloved of King Solomon, a beautiful vineyard worker who becomes his queen.
- [Captain Ribnikov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/captain_ribnikov.md): A mysterious Japanese spy posing as a Russian army officer in St. Petersburg.
- [King Solomon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/king_solomon.md): The wise and powerful king of Israel, central to the story of Sulamith.
- [Princess Vera Sheyin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/vera_sheyin.md): The protagonist of 'The Garnet Bracelet', a noblewoman who receives a mysterious gift.
- [Buzyga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/buzyga.md): A coarse and boisterous fisherman on the Danube delta.
- [Kashintzev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/kashintzev.md): A Russian officer involved in a duel and romantic intrigue.
- [Kostromsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/kostromsky.md): A fellow officer and friend of Kashintzev.
- [Vladimir Ivanovich Schavinsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/schavinsky.md): A painter and friend of the narrator in 'The River of Life'.
- [Anna Friedrichovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/anna_friedrichovna.md): Vera's younger sister, a flirtatious society woman.
- [Yasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/yasha.md): A young Jewish boy, the central character of 'The Jewess'.
- [Yarmola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/yarmola.md): A peasant servant and companion to the narrator in 'The Witch'.
- [Emerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/emerald.md): A magnificent racehorse, the protagonist of the story 'Emerald'.
- [Sergey Kondrashov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/sergey_kondrashov.md): A young man who becomes involved with a mysterious woman.
- [Kate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/kate.md): A young governess or companion in a household.
- [Voskresenski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/voskresenski.md): A student and revolutionary involved in political activities.
- [Boris Goudounov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/boris_goudounov.md): A historical figure, Tsar of Russia, appearing in a story.
- [Voznitsin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/voznitsin.md): A young officer and friend of the main character in 'The Duel'.
- [Onisim Kozel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/onisim_kozel.md): An old Cossack, a minor character in a story.
- [General Anosov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/general_anosov.md): An old family friend of the Sheyins, a wise and respected general.
- [Vasil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/vasil.md): A young peasant man, a character in a story.
- [Mr. Zheltkov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/zheltkov.md): A poor telegraphist who secretly loves Princess Vera.
- [Grandfather Martin Lodishkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/martin_lodishkin.md): An old organ-grinder traveling with a boy and a dog.
- [Nikolay Nikolayevich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/nikolay_nikolayevich.md): A character in a story, possibly a relative or friend.
- [Stepan Nilitch Rybkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/stepan_rybkin.md): A journalist and secret police informant.
- [Manuilikha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/manuilikha.md): An old witch living in the forest, Olyessia's grandmother.
- [Lenotchka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/lenotchka.md): A woman in a story, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Prince Vasily Sheyin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/prince_sheyin.md): Vera's husband, a kind but somewhat frivolous nobleman.
- [Vassili Akinfievitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/vassili_akinfievitch.md): A character in a story, possibly a landowner or official.
- [Samoilenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/samoilenko.md): A doctor and friend of the main character in 'The Duel'.
- [Melle Nora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/melle_nora.md): A young woman in a story, possibly a dancer or performer.
- [Anna Georgievna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/anna_georgievna.md): A woman involved in a romantic relationship.
- [Balunsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/balunsky.md): A fellow officer and friend of the main character.
- [Yureva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/yureva.md): A society woman, possibly an actress or singer.
- [Mr. Rozanof](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/rozanof.md): A character in a story, possibly a journalist or writer.
- [M. Valerianov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/valerianov.md): A character in a story, possibly a tutor or official.
- [Arto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/arto.md): A trained poodle, a central character in 'The White Poodle'.
- [Captain Markof](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/captain_markof.md): A Russian officer, a character in a story.
- [Menotti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/menotti.md): An Italian fisherman or boatman in Balaklava.
- [Trilly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/trilly.md): A young woman, possibly a singer or performer.
- [Eliab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/eliab.md): A biblical figure, a character in 'Sulamith'.
- [Demir-Kayá](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/demir_kaya.md): A Tatar or Turkish character in a story.
- [Falstaff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/falstaff.md): A literary reference, possibly a character in a story.
- [Blan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/blan.md): A character in a story, possibly a sailor or fisherman.
- [Katerina Andreevna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/katerina_andreevna.md): A woman in a story, possibly a relative or acquaintance.
- [Kharitonenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/kharitonenko.md): A character in a story, possibly a merchant or official.
- [Madame Ivanova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/madame_ivanova.md): A woman in a story, possibly a landlady or neighbor.
- [Pavel Arkadievitch Zavalishine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/pavel_zavalishine.md): A character in a story, possibly a relative of Zavalishine.
- [M. Lara-Larsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/lara_larsky.md): A character in a story, possibly a musician or performer.
- [Berger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/berger.md): A character in a story, possibly a doctor or official.
- [Adka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/adka.md): A character in a story, possibly a servant or child.
- [Alexandra Ivanovna Gratcheva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/alexandra_gratcheva.md): A woman in a story, possibly a landlady or neighbor.
- [Bartholomew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/bartholomew.md): A character in a story, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Clotilde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/clotilde.md): A woman in a story, possibly a dancer or performer.
- [Mr. Obolianinov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/obolianinov.md): A character in a story, possibly a landowner or official.

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