Do Not Shoot the White Swans

Main Characters and Their Development

• Yegor Polushkin - the main character, a village resident who strives to preserve the nature and beauty of his homeland. He faces misunderstanding and opposition from those around him but continues to fight for his ideals. His development involves strengthening his convictions and resilience in the face of adversity.
• Anna Polushkina - Yegor's wife, who supports her husband's aspirations but also worries about the family's well-being. Her development involves an internal struggle between supporting her husband and caring for her family.
• Vasily - the son of Yegor and Anna, who initially does not understand or support his father but gradually comes to realize the importance of his father's cause and joins his fight.
• Semyon Ivanovich - the chairman of the collective farm, who represents the opposite of Yegor. He is more concerned with material wealth and does not understand Yegor's aspirations. His development highlights the conflict between material and spiritual values.