Character guide

Razumov

major

Also known as Mr. Razumov, Kirylo Sidorovitch Razumov, Kirylo Sidorovitch, Kirylo, the sitting Razumov, the true Razumov, the silent Razumov, the attentive Razumov, Meantime Razumov

A young student in St. Petersburg who becomes entangled in revolutionary politics and betrayal.

Miss Haldin

major

Also known as Nathalie Haldin, Natalia Haldin, Natalia Victorovna, Natalia, Natalka, Miss Haldin's true and delicate humanity

The sister of Victor Haldin, a compassionate woman seeking truth and justice.

Victor Haldin

supporting

Also known as Haldin, Victor Victorovitch, the unfortunate Haldin, the late Victor Haldin, the heroic Haldin

A revolutionary who assassinates a government minister and seeks Razumov's help.

Peter Ivanovitch

supporting

Also known as Ivanovitch, Peter, the great Peter Ivanovitch

A prominent revolutionary leader and writer living in exile in Geneva.

Councillor Mikulin

supporting

Also known as Mikulin, Councillor of State Mikulin

A shrewd Russian government official who interrogates and manipulates Razumov.

Sophia Antonovna

supporting

Also known as Antonovna

A dedicated and perceptive female revolutionary in the Geneva circle.

Mrs. Haldin

minor

Also known as Poor Mrs. Haldin, poor Mrs. Haldin

The grieving mother of Victor and Nathalie Haldin, living in Russia.

Ziemianitch

minor

Also known as This Ziemianitch, the Ziemianitch, a certain Ziemianitch, this Ziemianitch, the mystic Ziemianitch

A drunken peasant revolutionary who plays a key role in Haldin's escape plan.

Madame de S

supporting

Also known as Madame de S⸺, Madame de, de S⸺, Eleanor, Eleanor Maximovna, Eleanor—Madame de S⸺

A wealthy and influential Russian émigré hostess in Geneva.

Tekla

minor

Also known as the simple-minded Tekla, Tekla the Samaritan

A devoted and simple-hearted female revolutionary who aids others.

Julius Laspara

minor

Also known as Laspara, little Julius Laspara, Little Laspara, the diminutive Laspara

A small, energetic revolutionary publisher in Geneva.

Prince K

minor

Also known as Prince K⸺, the Prince

A Russian prince and Razumov's patron, who helps him after the assassination.

Kostia

minor

Also known as Madcap Kostia, madcap Kostia, mad Kostia, the anxious Kostia

A wealthy and reckless young man who provides money to revolutionaries.

Nikita

minor

Also known as the revolutionist Nikita, the terrible Nikita, Nikita—nicknamed Necator—he

A brutal revolutionary known as Necator, involved in executions.

General T

minor

Also known as General, General T⸺

A high-ranking Russian military official involved in the investigation.

Mordatiev

minor

A Russian police agent who shadows Razumov.

Yakovlitch

minor

A minor revolutionary figure mentioned in the Geneva circle.

Mr. de P

minor

Also known as de P⸺, scoundrel de P⸺

A French police agent involved in surveillance.

Mrs. Ziegler

minor

A Swiss landlady who rents rooms to revolutionaries.

Father Zosim

minor

A Russian Orthodox priest who appears briefly.

Andrei

minor

A servant in the Haldin household.

Anna

minor

A minor female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.