# Matov — The Created Legend character guide > Matov in The Created Legend by Fyodor Sologub. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Piotr Matov, Piotr, Piotr Ivanitch **First appearance:** 0005-iv ## Who they are A government official with dark rumors trailing him, whose quarrels, disappearances, and mysterious death leave his two sons in Rameyev's care. ## Relationships ### [Elisaveta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/elisaveta) _psychological_ Elisaveta is the object of Matov's obsessive and unrequited love, which she finds suffocating and manipulative. ### [Trirodov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/trirodov) _rivalry_ Matov resents Trirodov as his romantic rival for Elisaveta's affections, leading to intense jealousy and antagonism. ### [Elena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/elena) _romantic_ Elena is romantically involved with Matov, though their relationship is complicated by Matov's obsession with Elisaveta. ### [Rameyev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/rameyev) _professional_ Matov and Rameyev are political associates, collaborating on revolutionary activities but often clashing over strategy and ideology. ### [Ostrov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/ostrov) _professional_ Matov and Ostrov are political adversaries, with Ostrov representing the repressive state that Matov seeks to overthrow. ### [Stchemilov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/stchemilov) _rivalry_ Matov and Stchemilov are rivals for influence and Elisaveta's attention, leading to mutual distrust and antagonism. ### [Elisaveta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/elisaveta) _psychological_ Elisaveta is the object of Matov's obsessive and unrequited love, which she finds suffocating and manipulative. ### [Trirodov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/trirodov) _rivalry_ Matov resents Trirodov as his romantic rival for Elisaveta's affections, leading to intense jealousy and antagonism. ### [Elisaveta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/elisaveta) _psychological_ Elisaveta is the object of Matov's obsessive and unrequited love, which she finds suffocating and manipulative. ### [Rameyev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/rameyev) _professional_ Matov and Rameyev are political associates, collaborating on revolutionary activities but often clashing over strategy and ideology. ### [Stchemilov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/stchemilov) _rivalry_ Matov and Stchemilov are rivals for influence and Elisaveta's attention, leading to mutual distrust and antagonism. ### [Elena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/elena) _romantic_ Elena is romantically involved with Matov, though their relationship is complicated by Matov's obsession with Elisaveta. ## In the story ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/iv) Confesses his love to Elisaveta, argues passionately about politics and culture. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/v) Piotr Matov is irritated by Stchemilov's presence and engages in sharp political banter. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/vii) Piotr Matov is hostile toward Trirodov, arguing against his utopian ideas and defending culture against revolutionary destruction. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/viii) Piotr is in town shopping with his brother Misha; he shows hostility toward Trirodov, rooted in Trirodov's purchase of the family estate. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/ix) Piotr Matov arrives and defends the sisters from Ostrov, calling him a vagrant and ordering him away. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/xi) Jealous of Trirodov, provokes him by mentioning Ostrov, and later argues with Elisaveta. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/xviii) Piotr Matov loves Elisaveta helplessly and jealously. He encounters Trirodov by the river and feels pity and confusion. Later, he feels a new love for Elena. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/xix) Struggles with jealousy and hatred of Trirodov, makes unpleasant scenes, and visits Trirodov's house. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/xx) Piotr Matov; agrees to accompany Ostrov to the monastery despite earlier unfriendly circumstances. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/xxiii) Piotr Ivanitch (Matov) is mentioned as a late visitor who overhears a remark about his lateness. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/xxvii) Despairing over Elisaveta's choice, but begins to feel a sweet agitation from Elena's loving looks. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/chapters/xxxiii) Arrives with Rameyev at Trirodov's, engages in philosophical discussion about war and worldviews. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters/matov - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_created_legend_se/characters