# The Duel — Character guide

> Key figures in The Duel by Anton Chekhov.

- [Ivan Andreitch Laevsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/ivan_andreitch_laevsky.md): A young intellectual in a troubled relationship, central to the story's conflict and duel.
- [Nadyezhda Fyodorovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/nadyezhda_fyodorovna.md): Laevsky's mistress, caught in a love triangle and social scrutiny.
- [Samoylenko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/samoylenko.md): A military doctor and friend to Laevsky, mediating between the main characters.
- [Von Koren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/von_koren.md): A zoologist and Laevsky's antagonist, who challenges him to a duel.
- [Marya Konstantinovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/marya_konstantinovna.md): A local married woman who gossips and observes the main characters.
- [Kirilin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/kirilin.md): A military officer involved in a subplot with Nadyezhda Fyodorovna.
- [Atchmianov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/atchmianov.md): A young man who pursues Nadyezhda Fyodorovna.
- [Kerbalay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/the_tatar_kerbalay.md): A local Tatar who runs a tavern or serves the community.
- [Sheshkovsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/sheshkovsky.md): A minor character mentioned in the social circle.
- [Alexandr Daviditch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/alexandr_daviditch.md): A local acquaintance of the main characters.
- [Nikodim Alexandritch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/nikodim_alexandritch.md): A minor character in the town's social scene.
- [Katya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/katya.md): A young girl, possibly a relative or servant, with limited presence.
- [Olga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/olga.md): A female character mentioned briefly in the narrative.
- [Nikolay Vassilitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/nikolay_vassilitch.md): A minor character in the story's background.
- [Kostya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/kostya.md): A young boy or servant with a few mentions.
- [Ustimovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/ustimovitch.md): A doctor or official who appears briefly.
- [Boyko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_duel_se/characters/boyko.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or officer.

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