The Dawns Here Are Quiet

Rita is a capable, resourceful junior sergeant who smuggles food to her mother and baby near the front. She helps hold the group together under pressure and demonstrates courage through bold, sometimes rebellious acts in pursuit of their mission. Ultimately, she is wounded and makes a final, self-sacrificial choice, choosing to shoot herself after a dire confrontation.

Zhenya is outspoken and daring, often challenging authority when it comes to preserving the unit’s safety. She takes bold risks, including leaping into a river to mislead the enemy, demonstrating quick thinking and resolve under extreme stress. Her actions mark her as a pivotal, fearless member of the group.

Lisa is a steady, capable presence who volunteers for the mission and shows practical courage. She is quick to adapt to changing circumstances and underscores the importance of cooperation and trust within the group. Her role embodies resilience in the face of loss and danger.

Galya is a determined and capable member who endures hardship, loses a boot, and ultimately dies from battle wounds. Her perseverance highlights the cost of combat and the personal toll of war for the soldiers.

Sonya is a young soldier whose quiet strength contributes to the group’s cohesion. She is a casualty of the conflict, killed by a knife, which underscores the intimate, human costs of the mission and the front’s reach into civilian lives.

Vaskov is the company’s sergeant major who starts off skeptical about leading women in combat but grows into a resolute, strategic commander. He devises the ambush plan, endures injuries, and ultimately embodies the complexity of command under duress, including moments of personal sacrifice and responsibility for his squad.