Dimitrij
After Boris Godunov's death, Russia is divided between supporters of the Godunov family and General Basmanov's faction backing Dimitrij, who is believed to be Ivan the Terrible's son. Marfa recognizes him as her son despite knowing the claim is false, hoping to use him against her old enemies. Dimitrij rescues Xenie and defeats a conspiracy led by Shuisky, but Marina exposes his humble origins; Marina has Xenie killed, and Shuisky shoots Dimitrij.