The History of a Town

Main Characters and Their Development

• Brudasty Dementy Varlamovich: one of the mayors of Glupov, known for his cruelty and madness. His rule is characterized by extreme measures and repressions, leading to chaos and suffering among the residents.
• Ugrium-Burcheev: a mayor who seeks total control and suppression of any freedom. His rule is accompanied by the construction of enormous and useless structures, symbolizing the absurdity and tyranny of power.
• Pryshch: a mayor distinguished by his cunning and deceit. He uses deception and intrigue to achieve his goals, leading to further decay and corruption in the town.
• Benevolensky: a mayor who attempts to introduce reforms and improve the lives of the townspeople. However, his efforts are met with misunderstanding and resistance, leading to his resignation and disappointment.