The Doomed City

Main Characters and Their Development

• Andrei Voronin - the main character, a Soviet astronomer who finds himself in the experimental city. Voronin undergoes numerous trials that force him to reconsider his views on life and humanity. His development is tied to the search for the meaning of existence and understanding the nature of human freedom.
• Izy Katzman - a Jewish intellectual who becomes Voronin's friend and mentor. He embodies the image of a wise and ironic person who helps Andrei navigate complex situations.
• Dim Dimych - a former Soviet party worker who tries to maintain his old habits and views in the new world. He symbolizes the old system and its inability to adapt to new conditions.
• Fritz Geiger - a German engineer who strives for order and discipline. His development involves realizing that in the new world, old rules don't work, and new solutions must be sought.
• Emil - a French artist who tries to preserve his individuality and creative spirit in the harsh experimental conditions. His development is linked to finding harmony between personal freedom and social obligations.