The Tavern on Pyatnitskaya

A former Makhnovist who operates as an undercover agent for the police. He infiltrates the gang, earning the nickname 'The Red' and navigating dangerous loyalties. His psychological strain culminates in a suicide inside the MUR building, marking the investigation’s emotional and moral turning point.

A renowned bazaar pickpocket nicknamed 'America' whose street smarts and charm make him a key insider in the gang’s world. He becomes Alyona’s protector and love interest, while also playing a crucial role in the evolving scheme against the criminals.

Mikhail Lavrov, nicknamed 'The Frenchman', is a former tsarist officer turned Bolshevik operative. He possesses keen intelligence and deductive prowess, using his wits to influence the investigation and manage information flow between criminals and police.

A newcomer from the countryside who is rescued by Pashka-America. She becomes central to the film’s emotional arc and contributes to the romance subplot, showing resilience in a dangerous urban environment.

A gang member whose presence adds to the sense of menace around the tavern’s criminal activity. His actions help drive the plot forward as suspicions shift between suspects.

MUR officer who goes undercover in the gang and takes on the moniker 'The Red'. He risks everything to gather evidence, balancing professional duty with personal danger as the plot unfolds.

The restaurant hostess who oversees the gang’s operations from behind the scenes. Her relationship with The Grey adds a personal dimension to the criminal enterprise and its power dynamics.

A member of the gang whose role contributes to the ensemble of criminals surrounding the tavern’s operations. His presence heightens tension as the net tightens on the informant.

Head of Criminal Investigation who initially suspects various officials, only to realize the true informant lies closer to home. He embodies investigative stubbornness and the moral complexities of policing.

A regular patron whose presence underscores the tavern’s role as a microcosm of society, where civilians observe and sometimes influence the criminal drama unfolding around them.

A tavern patron whose observations anchor key scenes, providing eyewitness perspective and social texture to the plot.

A constant tavern visitor who becomes entangled in the investigation’s intrigue. His routine presence makes him a potential suspect and ally in equal measure.

Leader of the gang, a strategic mastermind whose push for information and control drives the central conflict. His decisions shape the fate of both criminals and undercover agents.

Mikhail Lavrov, nicknamed 'The Gypsy', a former comrade-in-arms whose loyalty to the gang complicates the police’s pursuit of the informant. His fate intertwines with the Frenchman’s schemes.