The Steppe

Main Characters and Their Development

• Yegorushka (Yegor Dmitrievich) - the main character, a boy who embarks on a journey through the steppe. During the journey, he encounters various people and situations that contribute to his maturation and understanding of life.
• Konstantin Zvontsov - Yegorushka's uncle, a merchant who accompanies him on the journey. He cares for his nephew but also demonstrates the harshness and pragmatism of the adult world.
• Panteley - the driver who takes Yegorushka and his uncle. He embodies the image of a simple yet wise man who knows the steppe and its laws.
• Vasilisa - Panteley's wife, who appears at the beginning of the story. She is a caring and hospitable woman, symbolizing home comfort and warmth.
• Deniska - a boy who works for Panteley. He is Yegorushka's peer and friend, with whom Yegorushka shares his thoughts and experiences.
• Foma - a wanderer encountered along the way. He tells stories and shares his views on life, influencing Yegorushka.