# Ermak — Poor Folk character guide

> Ermak in Poor Folk by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ermak

**First appearance:** 0002-april-8th-my-dearest-barbara-alexievna

## Who they are

A historical figure referenced in the narrative, not a direct character.

## Relationships

### [Zuleika](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poor_folk_se/characters/zuleika)

_romantic_

Ermak and Zuleika are lovers in a subplot, their relationship characterized by passion and tragic circumstances.

## In the story

### [August 5th: My Darling Little Barbara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poor_folk_se/chapters/august-5th-my-darling-little-barbara)

A writer in the office whom Makar meets on the street; he follows Makar with his eyes as if begging for vodka.

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