The Marriage of Balzaminov

Main Characters and Their Development

• Mikhail Dmitrievich Balzaminov — the main character, a young man dreaming of a wealthy marriage. At the beginning of the play, he is portrayed as naive and dreamy, but as the plot develops, his character is revealed to be cunning and calculating, seeking personal gain.
• Pelageya Yegorovna Balzaminova — Mikhail's mother, a widow concerned about her son's future. She actively participates in the search for a bride for Mikhail, showing cunning and persistence.
• Anfisa Tikhonovna Belotelova — a wealthy widow, one of Mikhail's potential brides. She is depicted as a woman with a strong character and specific requirements for her future husband.
• Ustinya Naumovna — a matchmaker helping Balzaminov in his search for a bride. She is clever and resourceful, with a good understanding of people and situations, making her an important character in the plot's development.
• Raisa Ivanovna Boyarkina — a wealthy merchant woman, another potential bride for Mikhail. She is portrayed as a woman with a strong character who knows her worth and is not willing to compromise.