Russian vice-chancellor, key political figure protecting state secrets.
Russian vice-chancellor whose stolen diary drives the central plot of the first film.
An apparently ordinary middle-aged accountant, Koreiko secretly possesses a large fortune hidden outside his official income. Bender targets him through psychological pressure, theft, and an investigation that exposes black-market trafficking and fraud. Koreiko repeatedly evades capture, flees to Turkestan, and finally pays Bender one million rubles for the incriminating dossier.
A senior Russian statesman who directs the cadets' confidential assignment and represents imperial diplomatic strategy.
Ogorodnikov is a man whose misunderstanding involving Nadya becomes an early source of conflict and embarrassment. Although his role is limited, the incident affects Nadya and contributes to the tensions that shape the sisters’ circumstances at the beginning of the narrative.
Ruchnikov is a thief detained by Gleb Zheglov and Vladimir Sharapov at the Bolshoi Theater along with his partner. His arrest produces useful information about Yevgeni Fox, including the existence of a contact phone, which helps the investigators continue tracing Fox's criminal network and planning his capture.
A patient with a broken leg from the Rome hospital who overhears the treasure secret. He travels to Leningrad with the group and participates in the frantic search for buried lion statues.
An associate of the research institute, likely a senior colleague or medical professional. Detailed narrative function is absent from the summary.
Ivan Ilyich Pralinsky is an actual state adviser who believes that showing humane personal qualities will make people love and trust him, and thereby support state reform. On a winter evening, he walks home and happens upon a wedding at the house of Pseldonimov, one of his minor servants, where he goes to congratulate the newlyweds.
A middle-aged, well-off but crude man matched with Alevtina Vasiliyevna. After being thrown out by her father, he realizes she is his best option and visits her at work under the pretense of needing a photo. Their interaction is awkward, but he eventually marries her.
Papa is a prominent thief whose birthday party provides Kostya's newly formed band with an early engagement. The musicians are invited by two gentlemen, perform for Papa, and are subsequently taken to a police cell. This episode introduces Ivan to the band and redirects their unstable musical venture.
Evgeniy Evstigneev has 118 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Naval Cadets Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Heart of a Dog, Welcome, or No Trespassing, The Lower Depths. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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