A professional soldier and KGB man on the Russian side of the border. He is the sole survivor of a group sent to escort the Chinese emissaries after the Honghuzi attack. Anna discusses the danger to the couriers and their list with a fellow KGB man; Kornilov later boards the train with Anna and the Chinese delegates.
One of the central characters in the sequel, whose body-switching situation affects his family.
Cunning local fixer and former underworld operative, hired to guide Frank through Albania's dangerous territories and criminal networks.
A notorious robber and recurring antagonist. Mentioned in the 2015 film as a fugitive the court must capture. His criminal activities often serve as a diversion or catalyst for larger political and heroic adventures.
Former criminal investigator turned vigilante, seeks justice in post-Soviet Russia.
Gudvin is the commander of an assault group that once operated together with Skif. After their conflict caused the group to break apart, he later reassembles its former members when an emergency threatens to expose a secret laboratory. He leads Skif, Festival, and Lyuba on the mission to stop the emergency beacon.
Шатун becomes involved in Трёшкин’s dangerous pursuit of the real thief. Their path is part of the chaotic search for the stolen Golden Warrior, which leads through Egypt and brings the group into contact with other people connected to the investigation. The summary does not specify Шатун’s precise role in the theft or his relationship to Смайлик.
A poet and friend of Anitsa, Blok is also acquainted with Nikolai. He appears among the literary guests at Anitsa's home and later meets Andrei at the House of Writers during the famine in Petrograd, carrying a pot of potatoes and herring. His encounters connect the brothers' story with the city's literary circle.
Former criminal investigator wrongfully imprisoned and released, he returns to a lawless Moscow to dismantle criminal clans and restore order using unorthodox 21st-century methods.
Ottoman-aligned figure facilitating cross-cultural interactions and intelligence gathering in Bulgaria.
Paternal figure involved in family dynamics.
A university professor who dons a dragon mascot costume to scale a city New Year's tree as a grand romantic gesture for his fiancée.
Gosha Kutsenko has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Lovey-Dovey Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Dr. Driver, Open Marriage, Balkan Line. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 12 universes
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