# The Village — Character guide

> Key figures in The Village by Ivan Bunin.

- [Tikhon Ilitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/tikhon_ilitch.md): Central character, a merchant and former serf, whose life and family struggles drive the narrative.
- [Kuzma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/kuzma.md): Tikhon's brother, a complex figure involved in family conflicts and local affairs.
- [Syery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/syery.md): A recurring character, possibly a servant or local, with significant presence in the village.
- [Deniska](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/deniska.md): A villager, often mentioned in daily life and interactions.
- [Akim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/akim.md): A peasant with a notable role in the village community.
- [Ivanushka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/ivanushka.md): A young man, possibly a relative or servant, often focal in narrative passages.
- [Yakoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/yakoff.md): A local figure, possibly a merchant or official, with recurring appearances.
- [Nastasya Petrovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/nastasya_petrovna.md): A woman of some standing, involved in village social dynamics.
- [Rodka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/rodka.md): A villager, possibly a servant or laborer, with repeated mentions.
- [Zhikhareff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/zhikhareff.md): A character, possibly a landowner or official, with a narrative presence.
- [Odnodvorka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/odnodvorka.md): A female character, possibly a peasant, mentioned in village context.
- [Makarka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/makarka.md): A minor character, likely a servant or peasant.
- [Old Balashkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/old_balashkin.md): An elderly figure in the village, possibly a relative or neighbor.
- [The Farmhand Koshel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/koshel.md): A farmhand working in the village, with a few appearances.
- [Menshoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/menshoff.md): A minor character, possibly a local resident.
- [Oska](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/oska.md): A young boy or servant, occasionally mentioned.
- [The Priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/the_priest.md): Local clergy, appears in religious and community scenes.
- [Senka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/senka.md): A minor character, likely a servant or child.
- [Makar Ivanovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/makar_ivanovitch.md): A character with a few mentions, possibly a relative or acquaintance.
- [Consumptive Mitrofan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/consumptive_mitrofan.md): A sickly character, possibly a villager, with limited appearances.
- [Vaska](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/vaska.md): A minor character, likely a servant or peasant.
- [Klasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/klasha.md): A female character, possibly a servant or family member.
- [The Bride](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/the_bride.md): A bride in a wedding scene, possibly symbolic or specific.
- [Prince Bakhtin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/prince_bakhtin.md): A nobleman, possibly a landowner, with a brief appearance.
- [Donka the Goat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/donka_the_goat.md): A goat, possibly a pet or livestock, with a few mentions.
- [Little Russians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/little_russians.md): A group of people, possibly migrants or visitors, mentioned collectively.
- [Polozoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/polozoff.md): A minor character, possibly a merchant or official.
- [The Uhlan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/the_uhlan.md): A soldier, possibly a cavalryman, with a brief appearance.
- [The Postmaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/the_postmaster.md): Local postmaster, appears in a scene involving mail or communication.
- [Matorin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/matorin.md): A minor character, possibly a local resident.
- [Nil Afansaievitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/nil_afansaievitch.md): A character with a few mentions, possibly an official or elder.
- [The Gipsy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/the_gipsy.md): Nickname for a member of the Krasoff family, possibly a servant.
- [Shaggy Buyan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/shaggy_buyan.md): A dog or animal, possibly a pet, with a few mentions.
- [Motka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/motka.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or child.
- [September Komar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/september_komar.md): A character with a seasonal nickname, possibly a peasant.
- [Akh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/akh.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
- [Butylotchka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/butylotchka.md): A minor character, possibly a nickname for a person.
- [Khvostoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/khvostoff.md): A minor character, possibly a landowner or official.
- [Rusanoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/rusanoff.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Duck-Headed Matty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/duck_headed_matty.md): A character with a distinctive nickname, possibly a servant.
- [Sakharoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/sakharoff.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Ilya Mironoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/ilya_mironoff.md): A minor character, possibly a peasant or worker.
- [Grey Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/grey_man.md): A mysterious figure, possibly symbolic or a stranger.
- [Vystavkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/vystavkin.md): A minor character, possibly a local resident.
- [Gatzuk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/gatzuk.md): A minor character, possibly a merchant or visitor.
- [Yegor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/yegor.md): A minor character, likely a servant or peasant.
- [Old Lukyan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/old_lukyan.md): An elderly villager, possibly a relative or neighbor.
- [Akimka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/akimka.md): A minor character, possibly a child or servant.
- [Domashka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_village_se/characters/domashka.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant.

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