Romanenko

He is 174 cm tall and 25 years old. He is an erudite nerd. Levin possesses colossal theoretical knowledge, graduated from medical school with honors, and considers himself a future luminary of science. He is arrogant and haughty. He prides himself on his intelligence and regularly demonstrates his superiority over other interns (especially Lobanov). He often informs on his colleagues to Bykov, considering it "fulfilling his duty." He is cowardly and insecure. He is completely unable to communicate with people, fearing conflict and physical force. He is terrified of Bykov, even though the latter regularly makes him the subject of his most brutal psychological experiments. He is completely impractical. Despite possessing a ton of theory, Levin often gets lost at the bedside of a real patient, makes stupid practical mistakes, and is unable to find common ground with patients. With Lyubov Skryabina. The character's main and most unexpected love story. Initially, they clashed, but then a secret romance blossomed between the young, virginal intern and the experienced senior nurse. Lyuba surrounded Boris with care, and he fell deeply in love with her, defending her against Kupitman and Bykov, and later taking her to America and marrying her. With Andrey Bykov. Bykov sees right through Levin: he constantly knocks him down a peg, punishes his arrogance, and brings him down to earth. With Semyon Lobanov. His main rival in the staff room. Lobanov regularly teases Levin, dares him, and threatens him with physical violence, but deep down they respect each other's strengths.

You're 164 cm tall and 22 years old. Naive and trusting, Varya is a classic "good girl" and an excellent student. She trusts people, which is why her colleagues (especially Romanenko and Lobanov) and patients constantly play pranks on her. An idealist and humanist, she came to medicine by vocation—to save lives. She sincerely empathizes with every patient, often cries over others' misfortunes, and takes everything too personally. Modest and shy, Varya is easily embarrassed. She is terribly embarrassed when discussing intimate topics, which is why Bykov and Kupitman regularly make fun of her. Principled and honest, she hates lies and bribes. She is ready to fight for justice, even if it threatens her with punishment from management. With Gleb Romanenko. Varya's main love story in the series. Their romance developed over a long period: from sympathy to a stormy relationship and living together. However, due to their contrasting personalities (honest Varya and wily rich Gleb), she falls in love with Andrey Bykov. Bykov's most difficult character to discipline. He rarely yells at Varya as harshly as he does at Lobanov, but his subtle sarcasm and psychological pressure often bring her to tears. Over time, Bykov begins to appreciate her perseverance and hard work. With Lyubov Skryabina. Lyuba treats Varya like a mother. She often defends her to Bykov, consoles her after romantic failures, and offers life advice, although she never misses an opportunity to gossip behind her back.

He is 169 cm tall and 45 years old. He is a highly qualified specialist. Despite the specifics of his department and his easygoing attitude, Kupitman is an intelligent, experienced doctor and a candidate of medical sciences. He is a connoisseur of cognac. Ivan Natanovich's main weakness and calling card is hidden in his office, a huge collection of expensive alcohol, which grateful patients regularly "pay" him with. Kupitman spends most of his screen time with a glass in hand. He is cunning, mercantile, and calculating. He loves money, comfort, and beautiful things. He often carries out petty hospital machinations for profit, but does so elegantly and with humor. He is a charming erudite and sybarite. He has excellent manners, refined speech, and a love of theatrics and philosophy. He is divorced three times, has a reputation as a womanizer, but deep down he is lonely. With Andrey Bykov. He is his best and only close friend. Their duet forms the basis of the series' humor. They spend their evenings drinking cognac in Kupitman's office, constantly teasing each other, plotting against the interns, but in a difficult situation, they are always ready to give everything for each other. With the interns. Unlike Bykov, Kupitman doesn't yell at the interns, but manipulates them. He often uses Bykov's protégés as free labor or forces them to work off his debts. Later, he takes on Phil Richards and Semyon Lobanov as apprentices, passing on his experience. With Sofia. Ivan Natanovich's niece, who comes to Moscow and becomes an intern. Kupitman takes on the role of a strict, yet loving and caring uncle.

She's 165.34 years old and a true professional. Lyuba is an experienced, tough, and efficient head nurse. She keeps the entire junior medical staff in check and is perfectly versed in all the department's paperwork and housekeeping. The hospital's biggest gossip, Lyuba knows everything about everyone. She's quick to spread rumors, loves eavesdropping on other people's conversations, and prying into her colleagues' personal lives, which regularly gets her into awkward situations. She's kind and compassionate. Behind her stern, loud, and sometimes brazen facade, lies a very soft, vulnerable heart. She genuinely sympathizes with the interns, periodically feeding them, giving them life advice, and helping them escape Bykov's wrath. Feisty and straightforward, Lyuba doesn't mince her words. She's capable of standing up to any rude patient and isn't afraid to raise her voice, even with Bykov or Kupitman. With Boris Levin. Lyuba's most unexpected and vivid love story. Initially, they were constantly at odds, but then a secret romance developed between the experienced nurse and the young, downtrodden botanist intern. Despite the age and personality difference, Lyuba surrounded Levin with maternal care, and he saw a beautiful woman in her. Ultimately, Lyuba followed him to America, married him, and had his child. With Andrey Bykov. They have been together for many years. Bykov often yells at Lyuba and criticizes her for her big mouth, but he respects her immensely as a specialist and trusts her with the department. With Ivan Kupitman. Lyuba is a frequent visitor to the venereologist's office when they need to discuss the latest hospital gossip. They often tease each other, but remain good friends.

He's 187 cm tall and 25 years old. Simple and straightforward, Lobanov is a classic "man of the people." He's not known for his high intellect or subtlety, speaks his mind and often acts before he has time to think. He's hot-tempered and aggressive. He loses his temper easily, often picks fights, and tries to resolve conflicts by force. However, he's very forgiving and doesn't hold a grudge for long. Constantly broke. Lobanov grew up in a poor family, so he's always broke. He regularly borrows money from Romanenko, Kupitman, or Bykov, tries to find dubious ways to "make easy money," and often works night shifts at the hospital. Lazy, but efficient in times of crisis. Lobanov dislikes studying and rarely reads medical literature. However, he has excellent intuition and a keen sense of direction: in emergency situations, he doesn't panic and is capable of making the right decision to save a patient. A former boxer and paramedic. Before his internship, Lobanov served in the army, boxed, and worked as an ambulance orderly for three years. Because of this, he considers himself the most experienced of the interns, although he is sorely lacking in theoretical knowledge. With Olga Lobanova (Ulyanova). Semyon's wife (and later the hospital lawyer). Their relationship is a constant Italian passion with screaming, divorces, and stormy reconciliations. Semyon is deeply in love with Olya, and in the final seasons, they have a long-awaited daughter. With Gleb Romanenko. Best friend. Semyon constantly drags Gleb into adventures, borrows from him, and envies his wealthy lifestyle, but in difficult times, he is always ready to watch his friend's back. With Andrey Bykov. The head of the department's favorite "target." Bykov affectionately calls him "Lobanuty" and constantly punishes him for his stupidity and laziness with night shifts. Semyon is afraid of Bykov, curses him behind his back, but sincerely respects him as a doctor.

The head of the hospital's therapeutic department and the eccentric head of the internship, he is 44 years old, 180 cm tall, a brilliant doctor. Bykov is a highly skilled diagnostician and therapist with vast experience. Medicine is his life's work. A cynic and a tyrant, he has an exceptionally nasty, despotic character. He constantly mocks the inexperience of the interns, devising sophisticated and offensive punishments for them. A master of sarcasm, his speech is filled with caustic aphorisms, shouts, metaphors, and nicknames (for example, "armless embryos," "clumsy hominids"). A hidden humanist. Behind the mask of a tyrant and misanthrope lies a vulnerable, dedicated person. He sincerely cares for his patients and defends his interns to senior management if they are truly right. An obsessive biker. Outside of work, Bykov prefers a rugged style of dress, rides a powerful motorcycle, and listens to rock music. With interns. He disciplines his charges "using the carrot and the stick." His goal is not just to teach them how to fill out charts, but to teach them to think with their heads, take responsibility for other people's lives, and survive the harsh realities of the hospital. With Anastasia Kisegach. The hospital's chief physician and the most important woman in Bykov's life. They have a complex, long-standing relationship, constantly balancing between work conflicts, heated arguments, and deep love. They eventually marry and have a son, Ilya. With Ivan Kupitman. The head of the dermatovenereology department is Bykov's best and only close friend. Together, they regularly drink cognac in Kupitman's office, weave intrigues, play pranks on the staff, and heatedly discuss their personal lives. With Lyubov Skryabina. The department's senior nurse. Bykov appreciates her professionalism, but regularly clashes with her because of her love of gossip.

Lazy and dodgy. Unwilling to work in his profession. Spends more energy making up excuses than treating patients. Cunning and calculating. Masterfully manipulates people. Often uses his mother's status for personal gain and to escape Bykov's wrath. Gambling and irresponsible. Loves parties, expensive things, and nightclubs. Regularly gets into debt and ridiculous situations due to his thirst for easy money. A charismatic womanizer. Possesses a striking appearance and a great sense of humor. Easily starts romances, changes women like gloves, but is still capable of deep feelings. With Andrey Bykov. The most complex and dynamic relationship. Bykov raises Gleb harshly and prejudicedly, trying to beat laziness out of him. Over time, Romanenko begins to sincerely respect his stepfather and recognizes him as an authority. With Semyon Lobanov. Gleb's best friend in the hospital. Despite their polar opposite personalities (a rich kid and a simple guy from a poor family), they constantly drag each other into adventures and help each other out of trouble. With Anastasia Kisegach. His mother is overprotective of Gleb and sponsors his whims, although she occasionally tries to be strict. He is the son of chief physician Anastasia Kisegach and the stepson of department head Andrei Bykov, played by actor Ilya Glinnikov. He is a typical "rich kid," whose image is built on laziness, charisma, and constant attempts to avoid work. He is 171 cm tall and 24 years old.