War Film "The Artist"

Crime bosses ↔ small-time criminals. Major players use the smaller ones as expendable material. The smaller ones understand this and try to keep their distance, but are forced to comply for protection and access to resources.

NKGB ↔ crime. In some cases, state security uses information and channels that intersect with the criminal underworld to access subversive networks. These connections are always kept secret and are built on profit, not trust.

OBB ↔ NKGB. Cooperation and control at the same time: the NKGB can expedite access to classified data or break through bureaucracy, but in return, it demands reports and sometimes interferes with tactics. For the OBB, this is an additional layer of pressure.

Rabbi Altshuler ↔ local residents. He is the moral center for part of the community: people turn to him for advice, support, and sometimes mediation. His relationships with others are built on cautious respect: while not everyone is willing to openly turn to a religious leader, in critical situations they still come to him.

OBB ↔ Petty Criminals/Informants. Operatives are forced to form tactical alliances with minor figures (buyers, informants) to obtain information on major players. These relationships are always fragile: one person may help today, but the next they may betray for their own gain.

Krivtsov as "Wagner" (a German spy). A turn of events that completely alters the perception of all his connections. Those who previously saw him as a reliable commander (Rudakov, other NKGB officers) now understand that all his orders could have been part of a different game. Relationships become a breeding ground for mistrust and hidden investigations.

Sazonov is like a double agent. Outwardly, he's an insider to the OBB, forced to maintain a cover story to those who believe him to be the spy's liaison. This creates a constant balancing act between trust and suspicion: his actions appear suspicious, and the group is forced to investigate his motives. Sazonov's storyline is one of the main driving forces of the plot.

"Chancellor" (former White Guard) ↔ criminal circles. Linked to criminal elements, he uses his past status and connections to gain influence in the new environment.

Lyusya ("Lyuska-33") ↔ Motor (neighbor, admirer). A plot of everyday drama in the criminal world: even among criminals, there are personal sympathies, awkwardness, and attempts to be noticed.

"Dr. Shtepa" (burglar) ↔ authorities. Like "Noodles," he operates on the edge: he doesn't fit into a rigid hierarchy, but is forced to defer to authorities.

"Noodles" (fencers) ↔ crime bosses. Operates on the fringes: dependent on protection, forced to negotiate with powerful players, and tries to stay out of major showdowns.

The Artist's group (Transparent, Taly, etc.). Relationships are built on force and fear: there is no true loyalty, only temporary gain and a willingness to betray to save one's own skin. Transparent and Taly are the group's strike force, acting harshly and unpredictably.

"Liver" (thief in law) ↔ his henchmen (Lyokha Guba, Burzya, etc.). Liver's authority is based on reputation and fear. His henchmen follow orders unquestioningly, but within the group there is competition and hidden tensions: everyone wants to strengthen their position, and trust is fragile.

Tatyana Matveyevna (Svetlana's mother) ↔ Svetlana. A line of everyday support and care that emphasizes the human side of the story.

Nikolai Golovachev (speculator) ↔ Klavdiya Golovacheva (wife). A union of survival: Nikolai is forced to engage in speculation to support his family; Klavdiya doesn't judge him, but she worries for his safety. Their relationship demonstrates how difficult living conditions affect morale.

Tikhon Efimov ↔ Ksyuta (wife). A strong, calm union: Ksyuta doesn't demand the impossible, but her support becomes an emotional anchor for Efimov. At the same time, his work makes her vulnerable: her investigations put her at risk.

Krivtsov ↔ all NKGB subordinates. Formally, it's unconditional subordination; in reality, it's a breeding ground for covert investigations and mistrust. After Krivtsov's exposure, all his orders and instructions are perceived as part of an enemy plot.

Rudakov ↔ Efimov's group. Rudakov is a state security official: he requests information and sometimes interferes with the investigation without disclosing all objectives. For the group, he is an additional source of pressure and, at the same time, a resource for breaking through bureaucratic barriers.

Krivtsov (Colonel) ↔ Rudakov (Captain). A tough boss and a thoughtful subordinate. Krivtsov demands compliance without question; Rudakov tries to double-check everything. The difference in their approaches creates tension, which later becomes critical when Krivtsov's true role as a German Wagner agent is revealed.

Kostenko ↔ Agna (shepherd). An emotional and work partner. Agna helps Kostenko stay focused under stress; he treats her as an equal partner. Their relationship is one of quiet support and humanity amidst a tough investigation.

Efimov, Sazonov, Kostenko ↔ Pulner (Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigation). Pulner puts pressure on the group, demanding quick results and reporting. For the investigators, this is external pressure and a source of irritation: they feel their superiors don't understand the specifics of their work. Because of this, the group is forced to make excuses, speed up the work, and sometimes sacrifice pursuing leads.

Sazonov ↔ Kostenko. There's no formal hierarchy, but mutual respect and mild competition. Kostenko appreciates Sazonov's unafraid approach; Sazonov values ​​Kostenko's reliability. They cover for each other in critical situations.

Efimov ↔ Kostenko (Sergeant). A mentor and reliable enforcer. Kostenko doesn't argue with orders, but he often notices details that Efimov misses. He's the "man on the ground": he verifies leads, notes details, and helps keep the group grounded in reality.

Efimov (major) ↔ Sazonov (captain, deputy). At first, there's mistrust: Efimov considers Sazonov impulsive, while Sazonov sees Efimov as overly cautious. Gradually, a working synergy develops: Sazonov takes on the daring moves and street reconnaissance, while Efimov covers for him with his superiors and keeps him from making mistakes. Later, tensions mount with suspicions of betrayal, and then with the revelation of Sazonov's role as a double agent.

Tatyana Matveyevna is Svetlana's mother.

• Vera (Kristina Isaykina) is a police officer.

Chancellor (Sergei Safronov) is a former White Guard officer with ties to criminal elements.

• Lyusya ("Lyuska-33", "Lyusya won't marry") (Lyudmila Checker) - a raider, bright and impulsive. Vulnerability. Despite the mask, Lyusya is not iron: her independence is also a way to prevent herself from becoming vulnerable. In scenes where she is left alone or forced to trust someone, another side appears - fatigue and the desire to simply survive. Character and motivation
Impulsiveness and boldness. Lucy acts quickly and conspicuously; she values ​​being visible and in control of the situation. This makes her effective in her "profession," but it also attracts unwanted attention.
Independence. She consciously cultivates the image of being "beholden to no one" and defends this position even from those who are genuinely disposed toward her (like Motor).
Practicality. Behind Lucy's bravado lies a sober calculation: she understands who's in charge in the area, who can be negotiated with, and who is best avoided.

• Motor (Peter Logachev) - neighbor, admirer of Lucy (the raider).

• Seryoga Department Store (Ivan Brovin) is an arms dealer.

Lisping
(Oleg Sizov) - saboteur, one of the antagonists.

Liske
(Alexey Oshurkov) is a small arms expert who assists in investigations.

• Gorynych (Egor Egorovich Egorov) - an old safe cracker. Efrimov's friend

• “Burzya” (Dmitry Krivochurov) – a member of the gang, acts in the general rhythm of the group.

• “Lyokha Guba” (Dmitry Kulichkov) is an authoritative criminal, one of Liver’s henchmen.

• “Noodles” (Evgeny Kosyrev) is a fence, practical, and lives off the losses of others.

Transparent
(Kirill Razuvaev) is a troublemaker from the Artist's group, who acts harshly and unpredictably.

Galina Klementyeva (Nikolai Golovachev's mistress) adds a personal, sometimes contradictory, relationship to the plot.

• Nikolai Golovachev (a disabled war veteran) is a market speculator. He has had a difficult life, and this is reflected in his behavior.

• Ksyuta (Efimov's wife) is a devoted, supportive spouse. Her story is emotionally connected to the protagonist's fate.

• Svetlana Akimova (the librarian) is kind and sympathetic. Her character adds a touch of humanity to the series and shows how ordinary people are involved in the larger plot.

• Gennady Fedorovich Pulner (police lieutenant colonel, deputy head of the criminal investigation department) is a demanding boss who puts pressure on the operatives to catch the gang as quickly as possible.

• Platon Semenovich ("Liver") (thief in law) is the unofficial "king" of the Tishinka district. He is authoritative, but his character also contains human weaknesses and conflicts within the thieves' world.

• Gennady Fedorovich Pulner (police lieutenant colonel, deputy head of the criminal investigation department) is a demanding boss who puts pressure on the operatives to catch the gang as quickly as possible.

• Andrei Sergeevich Krivtsov (NKGB colonel) is a controversial figure. In the plot, he is revealed as a German spy ("Wagner"), which becomes one of the main twists.

Mikhail Evgenievich Rudakov
(NKGB captain) – comes to the forefront in the second season. Tenacious, he immerses himself in complex tasks: cracking codes and searching for new spies connected to the atomic project.

Mikhail Evgenievich Rudakov
(NKGB captain) – comes to the forefront in the second season. Tenacious, he immerses himself in complex tasks: cracking codes and searching for new spies connected to the atomic project.

Alexey Kostenko (police sergeant) is a loyal comrade, actively participating in operational activities alongside Efimov. He has a touching detail: his beloved German Shepherd, Agna.

• Alexander Sazonov (OBB Captain) is an adventurer, a bully, and a heartbreaker. He's cunning, insightful, and ready to take any chance. There's a major twist in the plot: initially, he's suspected of treason, but it's later revealed that he was a double agent—working for "our side," disguised as a spy.

• Tikhon Stepanovich Efimov (Major of the Special Security Service) is an experienced, prudent leader. He is respected, but also feared. The plot has a dramatic twist: he loses a loved one (he dies), and this greatly impacts the investigation.