Character guide

Sublieutenant Romashov

major

Also known as Romashov, poor Romashov, V Romashov, little Romashov, Sublieutenant, Colonel Romashov

A young, introspective officer navigating love, honor, and disillusionment in a provincial garrison.

Shurochka

major

Also known as divine Shurochka, Romochka

The captivating and manipulative wife of Lieutenant Nikoläiev, central to Romashov's emotional turmoil.

Lieutenant Nikoläiev

major

Also known as Nikoläiev

Shurochka's husband and a fellow officer, whose rivalry with Romashov escalates tragically.

Nasanski

supporting

Also known as Lieutenant Nasanski, that wretched Nasanski, XXI Nasanski

A philosophical, alcoholic officer who serves as a cynical mentor to Romashov.

Colonel Shulgovich

supporting

Also known as Shulgovich, The Colonel, Colonel, Colonel Schulgovich, Schulgovich

The stern, hot-tempered regimental commander who enforces discipline.

Captain Osadchi

supporting

Also known as Osadchi, Osadchi—the

A brutal and cynical company commander, often clashing with Romashov.

Lieutenant Viätkin

supporting

Also known as Viätkin

A friendly, easygoing officer and occasional confidant to Romashov.

Lieutenant Biek-Agamalov

supporting

Also known as Biek, Agamalov, Lieutenant Biek

A volatile officer of mixed heritage, known for his violent temper.

Raisa Alexandrovna Peterson

supporting

Also known as Raisa, Raisa Peterson, Raisa Alexandrovna, Madame Raisa Alexandrovna Peterson, Peterson

A gossipy, flirtatious regimental wife who spreads rumors about Romashov.

Captain Sliva

supporting

Also known as Sliva

An elderly, pedantic captain obsessed with drill regulations.

Colonel Rafalski

supporting

Also known as Rafalski, Lieutenant-Colonel Rafalski

A senior officer involved in regimental politics and social life.

Hainán

minor

A Tartar soldier in the regiment, often serving as an orderly.

Sub-Ensign Lbov

minor

Also known as Lbov, sharp-sighted Lbov, Ensign, Ensign Lbov, Sublieutenant Lbov

A young, ambitious junior officer eager to prove himself.

Khliabnikov

supporting

Also known as the wretched Khliabnikov

A downtrodden, bullied soldier who becomes a focus of Romashov's pity.

Lieutenant Bobetinski

minor

Also known as Bobetinski

A dandyish officer known for his affectations and social climbing.

Lieutenant-Colonel Liech

minor

Also known as Liech, Only Liech, Colonel Liech, Old Liech, Lieutenant-Colonel Liekh, Liekh

An eccentric, reclusive senior officer with a mysterious past.

Alexandra Petrovna

minor

Also known as Alexandra

A kind-hearted woman who shows sympathy toward Romashov.

Vasili Nilich

minor

A civilian acquaintance of the officers, often present at social gatherings.

Lieutenant Artschakovski

minor

Also known as Artschakovski

A junior officer involved in regimental social life.

Olisár

minor

A Polish officer in the regiment, occasionally mentioned in gatherings.

Lieutenant Federovski

minor

Also known as Federovski

A fellow officer who participates in regimental events.

Shapovalenko

minor

A soldier or junior officer mentioned in passing.

Yuri Alexievich

minor

Also known as Yuri 5 Alexievich, Yuri

A young relative or acquaintance of the officers, possibly a cadet.

Bondarenko

minor

A soldier in the regiment, occasionally named in roll calls.

Captain Peterson

minor

Also known as Peterson

Raisa's husband, a staff officer with a minor role.

Ivan Antonovich

minor

A civilian or servant mentioned briefly in the narrative.

Captain Stelikovski

minor

Also known as Stelikovski

A company commander with a minor appearance.

Volodya

minor

A young boy or servant, possibly a relative of an officer.

Pavel Pavlich

minor

A civilian or officer mentioned in social contexts.

Staff-Captain Ditz

minor

Also known as Ditz

A staff officer with a minor role in regimental affairs.

Vasili Vasilich Lipski

minor

Also known as Lipski

A civilian or officer appearing briefly in the story.

Lieutenant-Colonel Migunov

minor

Also known as Migunov

A senior officer mentioned in passing.

Colonel Brehm

minor

Also known as Brehm, Lieutenant-Colonel Brehm

A colonel with a brief appearance in the narrative.

Siégerscht

minor

A soldier or officer with a minor mention.

Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko

minor

Also known as Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko, the silent Lieschtschenko, Madame Lieschtschenko, the eternal Lieschtschenko

A melancholy, older staff officer who appears in social scenes.

Staff-Captain Doroshenko

minor

Also known as Doroshenko

A staff officer with a minor role.

Arkhipov

minor

Also known as The clumsy, pockmarked Arkhipov

A clumsy soldier often mocked by his comrades.

Katya Lykatschev

minor

Also known as Katya

A young woman briefly mentioned in the story.

Shevchuk

minor

A soldier with a minor mention.

Solotuchin

minor

A soldier or officer mentioned in passing.

Sub-Ensign Krause

minor

Also known as Krause

A junior officer with a minor appearance.

Stepan

minor

A servant or soldier mentioned briefly.

Bobyliev

minor

A soldier or officer with a minor role.

Moukhamedjinov

minor

A Tartar soldier mentioned in the narrative.

Captain Sviatovidov

minor

Also known as little Captain Sviatovidov, Sviatovidov

A small-statured captain with a minor appearance.

Captain Taliman

minor

Also known as Taliman

A captain whose wife is a social figure in the regiment.

Madame Taliman

minor

Also known as Sofia Pavlovna Taliman, Taliman

A powdered, painted regimental wife who hosts gatherings.

Corporal Syeroshtán

minor

Also known as Syeroshtán

A corporal in the regiment, mentioned in passing.

Georgi Alexievich

minor

Also known as little Georgi, Georgi

A young boy, possibly a relative of an officer.

Captain Plavski

minor

A captain with a minor mention in the story.

Ensign Michin

minor

Also known as Little Michin, Michin

A young ensign with a minor role.

Ovechkin

minor

A soldier mentioned in the narrative.

Vladimir Yefimovich

minor

Also known as Vladimir Yefimovitch

A civilian or officer with a brief appearance.

Volunteer Fokin

minor

Also known as Fokin

A volunteer soldier with a minor mention.

Captain Klodt

minor

Also known as Klodt

A captain with a minor appearance.

Sharafutdinov

minor

A Tartar soldier mentioned in passing.

Maria Viktorovna

minor

A woman briefly mentioned in the story.

Peter Taddeevich

minor

A civilian or officer with a minor mention.

Sublieutenant Epifanov

minor

Also known as Epifanov

A junior officer with a minor appearance.

General Aragonski

minor

Also known as Aragonski, General

A general who makes a brief appearance in the narrative.

Captain Duvernois

minor

Also known as Duvernois

A captain with a minor mention.

Soltuis

minor

A soldier or officer mentioned in passing.

Nikifor

minor

A servant or soldier with a minor mention.

Lieutenant Andrusevich

minor

Also known as Andrusevich

A lieutenant with a minor appearance.

Count Liedochovski

minor

Also known as Count

A count briefly mentioned in the story.

Captain Aleinikov

minor

A captain with a minor mention.

Madame Andrusevich

minor

Also known as little fat Madame Andrusevich, Andrusevich

A regimental wife mentioned in social contexts.

Misses Michin

minor

Also known as Michin

Female relatives of Ensign Michin, mentioned briefly.

Schleyfer

minor

A soldier or officer with a minor mention.