# Nadia Fedor — Michael Strogoff character guide > Nadia Fedor in Michael Strogoff by Jules Verne. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Nadia **First appearance:** 0005-part-i-vi-brother-and-sister ## Snapshot A young Livonian woman traveling alone to reach her exiled father in Irkutsk, whose quiet courage matches Michael's endurance mile for mile. ## Who they are Nadia Fedor is the daughter of Wassili Fedor, a Riga physician exiled to Siberia for ties to a secret society; her mother has just died, and she is determined to rejoin him despite the Tartar invasion. When bureaucratic orders strand her at Nizhny Novgorod, Michael takes her under his protection as a 'brother,' and she accepts the role without complaint. Her refusal to turn back — 'It was my duty' — makes her the moral equal of the courier she travels beside. ## In the story ### [From Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-iv-from-moscow-to-nizhny-novgorod) Young girl traveling alone from Riga to Irkutsk via Perm; demonstrates composure during a train incident; her permit is inspected at Nizhny Novgorod. ### [Brother and Sister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-vi-brother-and-sister) The young Livonian girl, stranded at the police station after being denied passage to Irkutsk; accepts Michael's offer to travel as his sister. ### [VII: Going Down the Volga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-vii-going-down-the-volga) The young Livonian girl who embarks with Michael; grateful for his protection but remains silent and watchful. ### [Going Up the Kama](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-viii-going-up-the-kama) Reveals her identity as the daughter of exiled Wassili Fedor; shares her story of duty and determination to reach Irkutsk. ### [Day and Night in a Tarantass](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-ix-day-and-night-in-a-tarantass) Travels with Michael, shows determination to endure any hardship to reach her father in Irkutsk. ### [X: A Storm in the Ural Mountains](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-x-a-storm-in-the-ural-mountains) Travels with Michael, remains calm despite the danger, and hears cries during the storm. ### [Travelers in Distress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-xi-travelers-in-distress) Shows remarkable bravery and coolness under attack by a bear, firing two revolver shots and protecting the horse before Michael arrives. ### [Provocation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-xii-provocation) Observes Michael's restraint and comforts him afterward, showing deep understanding and loyalty. ### [Duty Before Everything](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-xiii-duty-before-everything) Perceives Michael's secret motive and respects his silence; offers to be a daughter to Marfa; shows courage during the river crossings. ### [Mother and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-i-xiv-mother-and-son) Captured by Tartars during the attack on the ferry and taken to Tomsk as a prisoner. ### [A Tartar Camp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-i-a-tartar-camp) Mentioned as a captive on the Irtysh boats, adding to Michael's distress. ### [Correspondents in Trouble](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-correspondents-in-trouble) Young prisoner who selflessly assists Marfa Strogoff, mourning Michael Strogoff's apparent death. ### [Blow for Blow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-blow-for-blow) Supports Marfa and learns Michael's true identity; shuts her eyes as Michael passes to avoid betraying him. ### [IV: The Triumphal Entry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-the-triumphal-entry) A prisoner among the crowd; passes before the Emir unnoticed; Jolivet recognizes her but is prevented from helping. ### [Look While You May!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-v-look-while-you-may) Cuts Michael's bonds and offers to lead him to Irkutsk. ### [A Friend on the Highway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-a-friend-on-the-highway) Escapes captivity and becomes Michael's guide. She refuses to abandon him, declaring she will be 'the blind man's dog' and leads him onward. ### [The Passage of the Yenisey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-the-passage-of-the-yenisey) Travels with Michael, supporting him and noting his anxiety about reaching Irkutsk despite the loss of the Imperial letter. ### [A Hare Crosses the Road](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-a-hare-crosses-the-road) Remains faithful to Michael; is insulted by a Tartar soldier, prompting Nicholas to defend her; escapes with Michael after the incident. ### [In the Steppe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-in-the-steppe) Exhausted but resolute, she guides Michael, finds food in ruined villages, and struggles to keep walking despite severe fatigue. ### [X: Baikal and Angara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-x-baikal-and-angara) She accompanies Michael on the raft, recognizes Blount and Jolivet, and informs them of Michael's blindness. ### [Between Two Banks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-between-two-banks) Guides Michael across the ice, thinking of reuniting with her father; shows courage and endurance. ### [Irkutsk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-irkutsk) Mentioned as the daughter of Wassili Fedor, who left Riga to join him but is feared lost during the invasion. ### [XIII: The Czar’s Courier](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-the-czar-s-courier) Mentioned by her father Wassili Fedor; Ogareff recalls seeing her at Ishim but gives no useful information. ### [The Night of the Fifth of October](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-the-night-of-the-fifth-of-october) Present during the duel, she exclaims in surprise at Michael's revelation that he can see. ### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-conclusion) Reunited with her father Wassili Fedor and marries Michael Strogoff. She is praised by the Grand Duke and her exile status is lifted. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters/nadia - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/michael_strogoff_se/characters