# Vladimir Nikolaitch Panshin — A House of Gentlefolk character guide > Vladimir Nikolaitch Panshin in A House of Gentlefolk by Ivan Turgenev. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Panshin, Vladimir, Nikolaitch, Mr. Panshin **First appearance:** 0001-ii ## Who they are A polished young official and favorite of Petersburg society, charming everyone effortlessly while his sharp brown eye never stops calculating advantage. ## Relationships ### [Lisa Mihalovna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/lisa_mihalovna) _social_ Lisa is courted by the charming but shallow Panshin, but she feels no genuine romantic attachment to him. ### [Marya Dmitrievna Kalitin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/marya_dmitrievna_kalitin) _social_ Marya Dmitrievna favors Panshin as a suitable match for her daughter Lisa, admiring his social graces. ### [Fedor Ivanitch Lavretsky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/fedor_ivanitch_lavretsky) _rivalry_ Lavretsky and Panshin are romantic rivals for Lisa's affection, with Lavretsky despising Panshin's superficiality. ### [Varvara Pavlovna Lavretsky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/varvara_pavlovna_lavretsky) _romantic_ Varvara Pavlovna seduces Panshin, engaging in a flirtatious and manipulative affair after her return. ### [Marfa Timofyevna Pestov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/marfa_timofyevna_pestov) _rivalry_ Marfa Timofyevna openly dislikes Panshin, seeing through his charm and considering him unworthy of Lisa. ### [Christopher Theodor Gottlieb Lemm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/christopher_theodor_gottlieb_lemm) _rivalry_ Lemm resents Panshin's superficial musical talent and his arrogant dismissal of true art. ### [Lisa Mihalovna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/lisa_mihalovna) _social_ Lisa is courted by the charming but shallow Panshin, but she feels no genuine romantic attachment to him. ### [Lisa Mihalovna](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/lisa_mihalovna) _social_ Lisa is courted by the charming but shallow Panshin, but she feels no genuine romantic attachment to him. ### [Marya Dmitrievna Kalitin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/marya_dmitrievna_kalitin) _social_ Marya Dmitrievna favors Panshin as a suitable match for her daughter Lisa, admiring his social graces. ### [Fedor Ivanitch Lavretsky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/fedor_ivanitch_lavretsky) _rivalry_ Lavretsky and Panshin are romantic rivals for Lisa's affection, with Lavretsky despising Panshin's superficiality. ### [Fedor Ivanitch Lavretsky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/fedor_ivanitch_lavretsky) _rivalry_ Lavretsky and Panshin are romantic rivals for Lisa's affection, with Lavretsky despising Panshin's superficiality. ### [Christopher Theodor Gottlieb Lemm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/christopher_theodor_gottlieb_lemm) _rivalry_ Lemm resents Panshin's superficial musical talent and his arrogant dismissal of true art. ## In the story ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/ii) Mentioned as arriving on horseback, seen at the gate by the children. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/iii) Arrives on horseback, showing off his new horse Orlando, and demonstrates confident horsemanship before entering the house. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/iv) Introduced as a brilliant young official from Petersburg, talented in music and verse, confident and socially adept, but cold and false at heart. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/v) Panshin is mentioned as having alluded to Lemm's cantata, causing Lemm to blush and feel wounded. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/vi) Plays bass in a sonata with Lisa, reveals Lemm's cantata, sketches, and tries to charm Lisa. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/vii) Engages Lavretsky in conversation about sugar-boiling; later declares his feelings to Lisa. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xvii) Discussed as a suitor for Lisa; Marya Dmitrievna praises him; Marfa Timofyevna dislikes him and says he cannot fascinate everyone. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxi) Present at a later evening at the Kalitins', talks about his expedition and mimics country gentry, causing Lemm to retreat into silence. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxiii) Mentioned as a suitor paying attention to Lisa; Lemm criticizes him as a dilettante with an unbeautiful soul. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxiv) Mentioned as a possible companion for the outing, though Lavretsky prefers a family-only party. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxvi) Mentioned in conversation; Lavretsky questions his heart and character. ### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxviii) Panshin greets Lavretsky with cordiality, attempts to impress him, but senses Lavretsky's coldness; later he plays the unappreciated genius and sings a song after Lavretsky leaves. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxix) Mentioned as having proposed to Lisa; his letter is discussed; Marya Dmitrievna is under his influence. ### [Lavretsky's Hope and Lisa's Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxx) Plays picquet with Marya Dmitrievna, displaying a dignified and diplomatic demeanor; still present in the house. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxxii) Treats Lavretsky with exaggerated politeness. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxxiii) Reads Lermontov, attacks the younger generation, and advocates for Western-style reforms; becomes irritated when Lavretsky refutes him. ### [XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxxiv) Panshin argues with Lavretsky, shows contempt for Russia, and departs coldly after Lisa delays answering his proposal. ### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xxxviii) Proposes to Lisa early in the morning, is rejected, and informs Marya Dmitrievna before leaving. ### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xl) Initially stiff and diplomatic, he succumbs to Varvara's allure, singing duets with her and forgetting his recent proposal to Lisa. ### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xlii) Mentioned as singing duets with Varvara Pavlovna at the Kalitins. ### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xliv) Visits Varvara Pavlovna at Lavriky after Lavretsky's departure, staying for three days of music and conversation. ### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/xlv) Panshin leaves the O—— district, having lost Marya Dmitrievna's favor, and is completely under Varvara Pavlovna's sway. ### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/chapters/epilogue) Has advanced in rank, now a director; he writes a comedy in secret but has not married. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters/vladimir_nikolaitch_panshin - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_house_of_gentlefolk_se/characters