Ilya Ilyich Oblomov

Character - kind, gentle, sensitive, lazy, irresponsible; dreamer and fantasist. Often apathetic. Doesn't like to leave the house and has a hard time making decisions. Doesn't like changes in his life. Oblomov's main character trait is all-consuming laziness. He is very afraid of responsibility. Oblomov spends almost all his time in one room, on the couch. Only occasionally does he leave the rented apartment to go out. During his endless lying down, Oblomov likes to dream, his head is swarming with heroic ideas and plans that are never destined to come true. Ilya Ilyich is a big fan of sleeping. Oblomov is used to putting off making decisions "until tomorrow." Oblomov gets irritated when circumstances force him to make some decisions. Oblomov is a pampered, idle person who does not tolerate the slightest discomfort. Negative traits: lazy, irresponsible, indifferent to everything, weak-willed, careless, dependent. Positive traits: kind, gentle, dreamy, sensitive, sincere, intelligent, personality.

Appearance: a plump man of medium height and thin shoulders with dark gray eyes and delicate white skin. The dominant expression in Ilya Oblomov's entire appearance was softness, serenity as a manifestation of the main qualities of his soul. A passive lifestyle was reflected in Oblomov's appearance: his body became flabby, and his skin became very white. Much of his pampered appearance shines through in a feminine way. Even in moments of emotional distress, all of Oblomov's movements are distinguished by softness and smoothness. Full name: Ilya Ilyich Oblomov. Age: 32-33 years. Social status: nobleman, landowner. In the past he worked as an official.

Oblomov's favorite home clothes were a soft and comfortable oriental robe. Ilya Ilyich always put comfort first and dressed as simply as possible at home.

Oblomov has one true, loyal friend, Andrei Stolz, with whom he has a long-standing, strong friendship. Oblomov often shifts his responsibilities to him. Age: early thirties. Appearance: A thin, slender, muscular man with expressive green eyes and a dark face. Character: persistent, determined, hardworking, pedantic, reserved, pragmatic, purposeful. Origin: half Russian, half German. From his parents he learned two languages: Russian and German. Education: received well and informally. Activities: from childhood, his parents taught him to work and be independent, he helped his father with work, and went on errands himself. Merits: earned the rank of court councilor and received hereditary nobility for his services.

The rooms where Oblomov lives are very dirty, dusty, and untidy. Oblomov does not require his servants to maintain cleanliness, since cleaning tires him. The furnishings in Oblomov's house look lifeless, just like the owner himself. The apartment is dirty and dusty. Oblomov's worn-out clothes have been stored in the closets for years. A pile of bread crusts can be found in the corner. One of the rooms in the apartment serves Oblomov as an office, bedroom, and reception room at the same time. Oblomov's office is neglected and careless, just like the owner himself. Dust and cobwebs are visible everywhere in this room.

Zakhar Trofimych is a serf peasant and servant of the master Ilya Oblomov. Zakhar's duties include washing, combing and dressing the master Oblomov, heating the samovar, cleaning Oblomov's shoes and clothes, and cleaning the house. Zakhar is sloppy, lazy, slow, likes to embellish his speech and firmly holds on to everything old, not wanting to change to the new conditions of life.