Pyotr Ilyich is a minor character from the Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica universe, specifically appearing in the spin-off manga 'Puella Magi Oriko Magica: Sadness Prayer.' He is the pet dog of Kirika Kure, one of the central magical girls in the story. Pyotr serves as a symbol of Kirika's innocence and humanity, often seen accompanying her in flashbacks. While Pyotr does not play a direct role in the magical battles, his presence is significant to Kirika's character development.