Dauria

A passionate, loving young Cossack torn between loyalty to his family and the pull of the Red revolutionary movement. He longs for Dashutka and seeks the matchmaker’s aid, but financial constraints threaten traditional courtship. His journey through love, injury, and war tests his resolve and resilience.

Roman’s uncle and a rising Red revolutionary who embodies the new political zeal. He leads and defends revolutionary aims, pulling Roman into the broader conflict. His devotion to the cause often puts him at odds with traditional family expectations.

The stern, traditional father who despises his brother’s Red affiliations. He shoulders family duties and attempts to shield his son from danger, even as war and shifting loyalties pull the family apart. His eventual fate marks a turning point for the village’s moral order.

The village matchmaker who represents tradition and communal ties. She navigates social expectations and helps orchestrate rites of courtship, even when money and status complicate those traditions. Her role underscores the continuity of cultural practices amid upheaval.

The powerful village leader whose authority shapes daily life and the course of local events. His decisions influence who fights whom and who receives protection, making him a pivotal figure in the community’s response to war and revolution.

A strong-willed member of the Kozulin family, she embodies the personal and familial stakes tied to wealth, status, and social norms. Her presence highlights how money and reputation interact with traditional expectations during times of upheaval.

A key patriarchal figure tied to the Kozulin clan, whose actions reflect the tensions between old-money privilege and the revolutionary currents sweeping the region. His choices affect the fate of those around him.

A member of the village, described by the cast as Semen Nagorny, whose role intersects with the shifting loyalties of the period. He represents the everyday person swept up in larger political events.

A maternal, protective presence within the Ulybin family. Her support helps sustain the family through hardship, loss, and the violence surrounding the conflict.

The elder Ulybin, a traditionalist who embodies the village’s memory and continuity. His perspective anchors family lineage as the world around him churns with revolution and war.

A young figure in the story whose exact role is not detailed in the summary, but who stands within the Ulybin circle during a tumultuous era. His presence hints at the broader network of family and community.

A member of the group involved in the taiga-bound struggles and the conflict surrounding the bank raid and pursuit. His involvement underscores the danger and chaos of the period.

A Cossack figure that appears within the tapestry of the village’s dynamics during the civil conflict. He represents the martial aspects of Cossack life amid the revolutionary upheaval.