Pavel Volodin

Peredonov

Volodin is a constant rival and tormentor of Peredonov, mocking and provoking him at every turn.

Nadezhda Adamenko

Nadezhda Adamenko is Volodin's lover, and their relationship is characterized by petty squabbling and mutual manipulation.

Ardalyon

Ardalyon and Volodin are drinking companions and allies in their shared mockery of Peredonov.

Peredonov

Volodin is a constant rival and tormentor of Peredonov, mocking and provoking him at every turn.

Peredonov

Volodin is a constant rival and tormentor of Peredonov, mocking and provoking him at every turn.

Ardalyon

Ardalyon and Volodin are drinking companions and allies in their shared mockery of Peredonov.

Nadezhda Adamenko

Nadezhda Adamenko is Volodin's lover, and their relationship is characterized by petty squabbling and mutual manipulation.

Nadezhda Adamenko

Nadezhda Adamenko is Volodin's lover, and their relationship is characterized by petty squabbling and mutual manipulation.

Translators’ Preface

Mentioned alongside Peredonov as a character type also found in London literary circles.

Author's Preface to the Second Russian Edition, 1908

Listed among the characters depicted in the novel.

Author's Preface to the Fifth Russian Edition, 1909

Mentioned as the victim of Peredonov's fatal attack; his alleged insolent words are cited as provocation.

The Little Demon

Volodin becomes a target of Peredonov's suspicion and hostility, contributing to the growing tension between them.

I

Present among the congregation, but not directly involved in the conversation.

II

Visits Peredonov, suggests cooking erli, recounts his confrontation with Veriga, and is teased by Prepolovenskaya about marrying Varvara.

III

Vandalizes the landlady's parlour by smearing walls, hanging a noose, and leading a mock funeral; dances with Peredonov.

V

Helps Peredonov hide books; plays cards; discusses marriage prospects with Peredonov; mocks Marta.

VII

Meets Peredonov after church, gleefully reports plan to tar Marta's gate, then visits Nadezhda Adamenko to propose carpentry lessons.

XII

Suggests smearing Vershina's gate with tar and tells Peredonov about the prank.

XV

Proposes to Nadezhda awkwardly, is rejected, and later threatens to stop tutoring Misha.

XX

Bleats about aristocrats at the housewarming; Peredonov blames him for the broken spectacles.

Chapter XXI

Volodin meets Peredonov on the street, is suspected of being a ram, and helps remove rattles from a cat.

XXIII

Peredonov's rival; conducts himself sedately at the wedding, crossing himself with profundity, and is suspected by Peredonov of plotting to take his place.

Chapter XXIV

Credulously listens to Peredonov's absurd stories about the Princess and engages in paranoid discussions.

Chapter XXV

Peredonov watches him with special attention and searches his papers when he is away.

XXVII

Peredonov's increasingly frequent companion; Volodin boasts of Peredonov's dependence on him.

XXIX

Receives a mysterious love letter from 'J', dances the squat dance, and envies the success of others' costumes.

The Masked Ball and the Fire

Drunkenly participates in the attack on the Geisha, tearing off a sleeve and dancing wildly.

XXXII

Invited to supper by Peredonov, becomes drunk and arrogant, and is murdered by Peredonov.