The Tale of Lost Time

Main Characters and Their Development

• Petya Zubov - the main character, a lazy and irresponsible boy who, throughout the story, realizes the value of time and begins to change, becoming more responsible and hardworking.
• Varya - Petya's classmate, who also falls under the influence of the evil wizards but eventually, like Petya, learns to value time and corrects her mistakes.
• Evil wizards - the antagonists who steal time from children to become younger. Their actions serve as a catalyst for change in the lives of the main characters.
• Sasha and Misha - Petya's friends, who also lose their time but, along with Petya and Varya, learn to correct their mistakes and appreciate every minute.