The House with the Mezzanine

Main Characters and Their Development

• Pavel Alekseyevich - an artist and the main character of the story. He spends the summer in the countryside, where he meets the Volchaninov family. Pavel Alekseyevich falls in love with Zhenya, Lidia's younger sister, and his feelings for her become the central theme of his inner world. His character is revealed through his reflections on life, art, and love.
• Lidia Volchaninova - Zhenya's elder sister, an energetic and active woman working in local government. She is passionate about social work and aims to make the world a better place. Lidia does not understand or accept Pavel Alekseyevich's feelings for her sister, leading to conflict between them.
• Zhenya Volchaninova - Lidia's younger sister, a quiet and dreamy girl. She spends a lot of time with Pavel Alekseyevich, and a mutual affection develops between them. Zhenya represents the opposite of her sister, highlighting the contrast between their characters and life aspirations.
• Belokurov - a neighbor and friend of Pavel Alekseyevich. He plays a secondary role in the story, but his presence helps to reveal the main characters' personalities and adds depth to their relationships.