Liubka

Likhonin

Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him.

Simanovsky

Simanovsky is a client of Liubka's, engaging with her in the brothel setting.

Soloviev

Soloviev is a frequent client of Liubka, representing a transactional relationship.

Liuba

Liuba and Liubka are rivals for Likhonin's affection, creating jealousy and conflict.

Jennka

Jennka and Liubka are fellow sex workers who share a bond of camaraderie and mutual support.

Soloviev

Soloviev is a frequent client of Liubka, representing a transactional relationship.

Simanovsky

Simanovsky is a client of Liubka's, engaging with her in the brothel setting.

Likhonin

Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him.

Likhonin

Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him.

Jennka

Jennka and Liubka are fellow sex workers who share a bond of camaraderie and mutual support.

Simanovsky

Simanovsky is a client of Liubka's, engaging with her in the brothel setting.

Soloviev

Soloviev is a frequent client of Liubka, representing a transactional relationship.

Yama The Pit Part I

A prostitute at Anna Markovna's, central to the early narrative.

II

One of the girls, barefoot and in her shift, enjoys a rare peaceful morning feeding the dog Amour, feeling joy from sleeping alone and the Trinity holiday.

Chapter XIII

The naive young prostitute who agrees to leave with Likhonin, uncertain but hopeful about a new life.

VIII

Returns to the brothel after being cast out by Likhonin, begging to be taken back.

IX

Sleepy and confused, she responds with simple affection and skepticism, unable to grasp Likhonin's rhetoric.

X

Exhausted and disoriented after being taken from the brothel; shows instinctive pity for the sleeping Nijeradze.

XII

Sits quietly waiting; shows affection but is confused and disappointed by Likhonin's rejection of a romantic relationship.

Chapter XIII

Feels ill at ease but drawn to Soloviev; later reflects on her hopes for a peaceful life with Likhonin.

XIV

Feels awkward and ashamed being paraded before Likhonin's friends; doubts his sincerity and struggles to imagine a non-sensual relationship.

XV

The prostitute Likhonin seeks to rescue; her account book reveals her exploitation and health issues.

XVI

Improves in looks and domestic skills, learns to make artificial flowers, and is deeply moved by the story of Manon Lescaut. She shows pride in her earnings and creates a peaceful home atmosphere.

XVII

Endures Simanovsky's lessons with growing resistance, asserts her dignity as a 'decent woman,' and confronts visiting female students about their hypocrisy.

I

Returns to the brothel after being abandoned by Likhonin, recounts her failed attempt at an honest life, and is beaten by Emma Edwardovna before being taken back.

Chapter IV

Mentioned as having been rescued by a student who later abandoned her, returning to the brothel tattered and crying.

VIII

Attends the funeral and violently rejects Soloviev's marriage proposal.