The Fatal Eggs

Main Characters and Their Development

• Vladimir Ipatyevich Persikov — a professor of zoology who accidentally discovers the 'ray of life' capable of accelerating the growth and development of living organisms. Persikov is an enthusiastic scientist, completely absorbed in his work, leading to tragic consequences when his discovery falls into unprepared hands.
• Ivan Semyonovich Rokk — the chairman of a state farm who uses Persikov's discovery to increase livestock numbers, but instead ends up with giant and aggressive reptiles. Rokk is a practical man but fails to grasp the full danger of the scientific discovery.
• Pankrat — Professor Persikov's assistant, who helps him in the laboratory. Pankrat is a loyal and devoted helper but lacks deep scientific knowledge.
• Ivanov — a GPU officer responsible for security and order. Ivanov represents authority, interfering in scientific matters without understanding their essence.