Mikhail Popov

 was a Russian detective. He was investigating the Springheel Jack murders in London when he met Benny, who was doing the same thing. His daughter had been killed by the Charrl when the Great Divide first opened in Russia. (PROSE: Birthright, AUDIO: Birthright)

Popov was one of the guests at Benny and Jason's wedding in Cheldon Bonniface. (PROSE: Happy Endings)