# Zakhar Grigoryevich Chernyshov — Short Fiction character guide

> Zakhar Grigoryevich Chernyshov in Short Fiction by Vladimir Korolenko.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** self Chernyshov, Chernyshov, Zakhar

**First appearance:** 0001-short-fiction

## Who they are

A named character, possibly a nobleman.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as a general from Catherine's time, possibly exiled in Nicholas's time; the old man's family is descended from him.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/iii)

Historical figure whose name appears in songs and legends; the narrator investigates his possible connection to the exiled family.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/i)

One of the foresters, mentioned as being away from home.

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