Character guide

Vera Michailovna

major

Also known as Vera

A central female character, sister of Nina, involved in a complex romantic dynamic.

Nina Michailovna

major

Also known as Nina, Poor little Nina, Poor Nina, Dear Nina

Vera's younger sister, a gentle and often pitied figure in the household.

Henry Bohun

major

Also known as Henry, young Bohun, Young Bohun, Bohun, Poor Henry, young Henry Bohun, poor young Bohun

A young Englishman, infatuated with Vera, central to the romantic plot.

Alexei Petrovitch Semyonov

major

Also known as Alexei Petrovitch, Semyonov, Alexei

A Russian intellectual and friend of the family, involved in political discussions.

Nicholas Markovitch

major

Also known as Nicholas, Markovitch, the Markovitch flat

A key Russian character, patriarch of the Markovitch family, involved in intrigue.

Jerry Lawrence

major

Also known as Lawrence, Jerry, Mr. Lawrence, Jeremy, Jeremy Ralph Lawrence

An English friend of Bohun, also in love with Vera, creating a love triangle.

Boris Nicolaievitch Grogoff

supporting

Also known as Grogoff, Boris Grogoff, Boris Nicolaievitch, Boris, the Grogoff

A mysterious and somewhat sinister Russian figure with political connections.

Ivan Andreievitch

supporting

Also known as Ivan, Dear Ivan Andreievitch

An older relative or friend, often offering advice and commentary.

Nicolai Leontievitch Markovitch

supporting

Also known as Markovitch, Nicolai Leontievitch, Madame Markovitch, young Markovitch

Another member of the Markovitch family, possibly Nicholas's son or brother.

Mr. Bohun

minor

Also known as Bohun

Henry Bohun's father, who appears later in the story.

Baron Wilderling

minor

Also known as Wilderling, Baron, the Baron, The Baron

A German diplomat or aristocrat with a role in the political backdrop.

John Trenchard

minor

Also known as John, Trenchard

An English character, possibly a journalist or traveler in Petrograd.

Uncle Alexei

minor

An older relative, possibly of Vera and Nina, offering familial support.

Rozanov

minor

A Russian acquaintance, possibly a writer or intellectual.

M. Durward

minor

Also known as Durward

A French or foreign character, possibly a diplomat or businessman.

John Durward

minor

Also known as Mr. Durward, Durward

An Englishman, possibly related to M. Durward, with a minor role.

Ivan Petrovitch

minor

Also known as Ivan

A Russian character, possibly a servant or minor official.

Durdles

minor

Also known as Poor Durdles, Dear Durdles

A comic or eccentric character, possibly a servant or local figure.

Protopopoff

minor

Also known as M. Protopopoff

A Russian official or politician, mentioned in political contexts.

Old Sacha

minor

Also known as Sacha

An elderly servant or retainer in the Markovitch household.

Marie Ivanovna

minor

Also known as Marie

A female character, possibly a friend or relative of the family.

Burrows

minor

Also known as Mr. Burrows

An English character, possibly a colleague or acquaintance of Lawrence.

Michael Alexandrovitch

minor

Also known as Michael

A Russian character, possibly a nobleman or officer.

Rasputin

minor

The historical mystic, mentioned as a figure of influence in Petrograd.

Marfa

minor

A servant or maid in the household, possibly of the Markovitches.

Mr. Gineselli

minor

Also known as Gineselli

A foreign character, possibly an Italian or businessman in Petrograd.

Paul Konstantinovitch

minor

Also known as Paul

A Russian character, possibly a young officer or student.

Charles Trafford

minor

Also known as the Hon . Charles Trafford, the Hon . Charles, the Hon, Charles

An English aristocrat, possibly a diplomat visiting Petrograd.

The Rat

minor

Also known as Rat

A nickname for a sly or untrustworthy character, possibly a spy.

Andre

minor

A French or Russian character, possibly a servant or minor figure.

Lenin

minor

The revolutionary leader, mentioned in political discussions.

Finisterre

minor

Also known as Mlle . Finisterre, Mlle

A French governess or teacher, possibly for the Markovitch children.

Rodziancko

minor

A Russian political figure, mentioned in the context of the Duma.

The Baroness

minor

A female aristocrat, possibly related to Baron Wilderling.

Lawford

minor

An English character, possibly a friend or colleague of Lawrence.

Katya

minor

A Russian female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Old Feodor Stepanovitch

minor

Also known as old Feodor

An elderly Russian character, possibly a retired official or relative.

Milyukoff

minor

A Russian politician, mentioned in political discussions.

Meyerhold

minor

Also known as M. Meyerhold

A Russian theater director, mentioned in cultural contexts.