# The Duel — Character guide

> Key figures in The Duel by Aleksandr Kuprin.

- [Sublieutenant Romashov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/sublieutenant_romashov.md): A young, introspective officer navigating love, honor, and disillusionment in a provincial garrison.
- [Shurochka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/shurochka.md): The captivating and manipulative wife of Lieutenant Nikoläiev, central to Romashov's emotional turmoil.
- [Lieutenant Nikoläiev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/lieutenant_nikolaiev.md): Shurochka's husband and a fellow officer, whose rivalry with Romashov escalates tragically.
- [Nasanski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/nasanski.md): A philosophical, alcoholic officer who serves as a cynical mentor to Romashov.
- [Colonel Shulgovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/shulgovich.md): The stern, hot-tempered regimental commander who enforces discipline.
- [Captain Osadchi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/captain_osadchi.md): A brutal and cynical company commander, often clashing with Romashov.
- [Lieutenant Viätkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/lieutenant_viatkin.md): A friendly, easygoing officer and occasional confidant to Romashov.
- [Lieutenant Biek-Agamalov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/biek_agamalov.md): A volatile officer of mixed heritage, known for his violent temper.
- [Raisa Alexandrovna Peterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/raisa_peterson.md): A gossipy, flirtatious regimental wife who spreads rumors about Romashov.
- [Captain Sliva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/captain_sliva.md): An elderly, pedantic captain obsessed with drill regulations.
- [Colonel Rafalski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/colonel_rafalski.md): A senior officer involved in regimental politics and social life.
- [Hainán](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/hainan.md): A Tartar soldier in the regiment, often serving as an orderly.
- [Sub-Ensign Lbov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/sub_ensign_lbov.md): A young, ambitious junior officer eager to prove himself.
- [Khliabnikov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/khliabnikov.md): A downtrodden, bullied soldier who becomes a focus of Romashov's pity.
- [Lieutenant Bobetinski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/lieutenant_bobetinski.md): A dandyish officer known for his affectations and social climbing.
- [Lieutenant-Colonel Liech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/lieutenant_colonel_liech.md): An eccentric, reclusive senior officer with a mysterious past.
- [Alexandra Petrovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/alexandra_petrovna.md): A kind-hearted woman who shows sympathy toward Romashov.
- [Vasili Nilich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/vasili_nilich.md): A civilian acquaintance of the officers, often present at social gatherings.
- [Lieutenant Artschakovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/artschakovski.md): A junior officer involved in regimental social life.
- [Olisár](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/olisar.md): A Polish officer in the regiment, occasionally mentioned in gatherings.
- [Lieutenant Federovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/federovski.md): A fellow officer who participates in regimental events.
- [Shapovalenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/shapovalenko.md): A soldier or junior officer mentioned in passing.
- [Yuri Alexievich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/yuri_alexievich.md): A young relative or acquaintance of the officers, possibly a cadet.
- [Bondarenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/bondarenko.md): A soldier in the regiment, occasionally named in roll calls.
- [Captain Peterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/captain_peterson.md): Raisa's husband, a staff officer with a minor role.
- [Ivan Antonovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/ivan_antonovich.md): A civilian or servant mentioned briefly in the narrative.
- [Captain Stelikovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/stelikovski.md): A company commander with a minor appearance.
- [Volodya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/volodya.md): A young boy or servant, possibly a relative of an officer.
- [Pavel Pavlich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/pavel_pavlich.md): A civilian or officer mentioned in social contexts.
- [Staff-Captain Ditz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/staff_captain_ditz.md): A staff officer with a minor role in regimental affairs.
- [Vasili Vasilich Lipski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/vasili_vasilich_lipski.md): A civilian or officer appearing briefly in the story.
- [Colonel Brehm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/colonel_brehm.md): A colonel with a brief appearance in the narrative.
- [Siégerscht](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/siegerscht.md): A soldier or officer with a minor mention.
- [Staff-Captain Lieschtschenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/lieschtschenko.md): A melancholy, older staff officer who appears in social scenes.
- [Arkhipov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/arkhipov.md): A clumsy soldier often mocked by his comrades.
- [Katya Lykatschev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/katya_lykatschev.md): A young woman briefly mentioned in the story.
- [Solotuchin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/solotuchin.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in passing.
- [Sub-Ensign Krause](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/sub_ensign_krause.md): A junior officer with a minor appearance.
- [Moukhamedjinov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/moukhamedjinov.md): A Tartar soldier mentioned in the narrative.
- [Captain Sviatovidov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/sviatovidov.md): A small-statured captain with a minor appearance.
- [Captain Taliman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/captain_taliman.md): A captain whose wife is a social figure in the regiment.
- [Madame Taliman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/madame_taliman.md): A powdered, painted regimental wife who hosts gatherings.
- [Corporal Syeroshtán](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/syeroshtan.md): A corporal in the regiment, mentioned in passing.
- [Georgi Alexievich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/georgi_alexievich.md): A young boy, possibly a relative of an officer.
- [Captain Plavski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/captain_plavski.md): A captain with a minor mention in the story.
- [Vladimir Yefimovich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/vladimir_yefimovich.md): A civilian or officer with a brief appearance.
- [Volunteer Fokin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/volunteer_fokin.md): A volunteer soldier with a minor mention.
- [Peter Taddeevich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/peter_taddeevich.md): A civilian or officer with a minor mention.
- [Sublieutenant Epifanov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/epifanov.md): A junior officer with a minor appearance.
- [General Aragonski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/general_aragonski.md): A general who makes a brief appearance in the narrative.
- [Soltuis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/soltuis.md): A soldier or officer mentioned in passing.
- [Nikifor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/nikifor.md): A servant or soldier with a minor mention.
- [Madame Andrusevich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/madame_andrusevich.md): A regimental wife mentioned in social contexts.
- [Misses Michin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/misses_michin.md): Female relatives of Ensign Michin, mentioned briefly.
- [Schleyfer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_2_se/characters/schleyfer.md): A soldier or officer with a minor mention.

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