Right next to it is the role of Dosifey, from the opera Khovanschina of the same composer. By many music historians and critics he is regarded as the greatest ever Boris Godunov, right after Feodor Chaliapin.
Dosifey's part is situated adjacent to that of another character from the opera Khovanschina composed by the same artist. He is widely regarded by music historians and critics as the most exceptional Boris Godunov, with Feodor Chaliapin being the only one to surpass him.