Overview
"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 34 | 67 | |
 | 34 | August 23, 1997 (39) | |
 | 31 | July 3, 1997 (35) | |
 | 45 | 77 | |
 | 40 | 73 | |
 | 44 | 76 | |
 | 47 | 79 | |
 | 47 | August 12, 2017 (72) | |
 | 27 | 60 | |
 | 59 | September 4, 2005 (72) |