# Three Sisters — Character guide

> Key figures in Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov.

- [Olga Sergeyevna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/olga_sergeyevna.md): The eldest sister, a teacher who longs for the past and a meaningful life.
- [Masha Sergeyevna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/masha_sergeyevna.md): The middle sister, married to Kuligin, who falls in love with Vershinin.
- [Irina Sergeyevna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/irina_sergeyevna.md): The youngest sister, who dreams of work and love but faces disappointment.
- [Andrey Sergeyevitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/andrey_sergeyevitch.md): The brother of the three sisters, who marries Natasha and becomes a gambler.
- [Natalia Ivanovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/natasha_ivanovna.md): Andrey's wife, who gradually takes over the household and dominates the family.
- [Alexander Ignateyevitch Vershinin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/alexander_ignateyevitch_vershinin.md): A lieutenant colonel and Masha's lover, who philosophizes about the future.
- [Baron Tuzenbach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/baron_tuzenbach.md): A baron and officer in love with Irina, who dies in a duel.
- [Ivan Romanovitch Chebutikin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/ivan_romanovitch_chebutikin.md): An old army doctor, alcoholic and cynical, who feels responsible for a patient's death.
- [Soleni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/soleni.md): A quarrelsome officer who challenges Tuzenbach to a duel and kills him.
- [Feodor Ilitch Kuligin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/feodor_ilitch_kuligin.md): A schoolteacher married to Masha, kind but pedantic and oblivious.
- [Ferapont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/ferapont.md): An old servant from the country council who brings news and documents.
- [Anfisa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/anfisa.md): The elderly nurse of the Prozorov family, loyal and long-suffering.
- [Fedotik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/fedotik.md): A young officer and friend of the family, cheerful and fond of photography.
- [Rode](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/rode.md): An officer and friend of the Prozorovs, often seen with Fedotik.
- [Mihail Ivanitch Protopopov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/mihail_ivanitch_protopopov.md): The chairman of the local council, associated with Natasha.
- [Bobby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/bobby.md): The young son of Andrey and Natasha, often mentioned but rarely seen.
- [Sophy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/sophy.md): The infant daughter of Andrey and Natasha, mentioned in passing.
- [Feodor Ilitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/three_sisters_se/characters/feodor_ilitch.md): A minor character, possibly a visitor or official, briefly named.

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