Schokn-Itrch

Schokn-Itrch was a Golovan mostly famous for his understanding of humans and a deep bond he shared with Lev Abalkin, his long-time companion and friend. Abalkin and Schokn formed a unique human-Golovan duo and worked together on such projects as operation "Dead World" in 2163. In 2175, Schokn was promoted to the Head of the Golovan Embassy on Earth. Schokn appears in Beetle in the Anthill.

According to explicit wording of Strugatsky's (Фантасты братья Стругацкие: Ударения в словах), the correct pronunciation of the name is SchEkn (Щекн), not SchOkn (Щёкн); the name comes from щенок, puppy.