# Under Western Eyes — Character guide

> Key figures in Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad.

- [Razumov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/razumov.md): A young student in St. Petersburg who becomes entangled in revolutionary politics and betrayal.
- [Miss Haldin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/miss_haldin.md): The sister of Victor Haldin, a compassionate woman seeking truth and justice.
- [Victor Haldin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/victor_haldin.md): A revolutionary who assassinates a government minister and seeks Razumov's help.
- [Peter Ivanovitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/peter_ivanovitch.md): A prominent revolutionary leader and writer living in exile in Geneva.
- [Councillor Mikulin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/councillor_mikulin.md): A shrewd Russian government official who interrogates and manipulates Razumov.
- [Sophia Antonovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/sophia_antonovna.md): A dedicated and perceptive female revolutionary in the Geneva circle.
- [Mrs. Haldin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/mrs_haldin.md): The grieving mother of Victor and Nathalie Haldin, living in Russia.
- [Ziemianitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/ziemianitch.md): A drunken peasant revolutionary who plays a key role in Haldin's escape plan.
- [Madame de S](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/madame_de_s.md): A wealthy and influential Russian émigré hostess in Geneva.
- [Tekla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/tekla.md): A devoted and simple-hearted female revolutionary who aids others.
- [Julius Laspara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/julius_laspara.md): A small, energetic revolutionary publisher in Geneva.
- [Prince K](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/prince_k.md): A Russian prince and Razumov's patron, who helps him after the assassination.
- [Kostia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/kostia.md): A wealthy and reckless young man who provides money to revolutionaries.
- [Nikita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/nikita.md): A brutal revolutionary known as Necator, involved in executions.
- [General T](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/general_t.md): A high-ranking Russian military official involved in the investigation.
- [Mordatiev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/mordatiev.md): A Russian police agent who shadows Razumov.
- [Yakovlitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/yakovlitch.md): A minor revolutionary figure mentioned in the Geneva circle.
- [Mr. de P](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/mr_de_p.md): A French police agent involved in surveillance.
- [Mrs. Ziegler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/mrs_ziegler.md): A Swiss landlady who rents rooms to revolutionaries.
- [Father Zosim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/father_zosim.md): A Russian Orthodox priest who appears briefly.
- [Anna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/under_western_eyes_se/characters/anna.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

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