# Annushka — Anna Karenina character guide

> Annushka in Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0012-part-i-xiii

## Who they are

Anna Karenina's personal maid.

## In the story

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-i-xxix)

Anna's maid, dozing during the journey, briefly assists Anna when she decides to get some air at the station.

### [An Unwelcome Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvii)

Assists Anna with dressing at the beginning of the chapter, establishing the scene before the interruption.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-iii-xv)

Anna's maid, who observes her mistress's distressed state and brings her a note from Princess Betsy.

### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-iii-xvi)

Interacts with Anna regarding the change of plans about going out and unpacking, highlighting the domestic routine that contrasts with Anna's inner chaos.

### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-vi-xix)

Anna's old maid. She is pleased to see Dolly and eager to gossip about Anna and Vronsky's 'love,' but Dolly cuts her off.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-vii-xxvii)

Anna's maid who offers sympathy and practical advice, suggesting Anna go for a drive to cheer up.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-vii-xxix)

Anna finds her and all the servants hateful and irritating as she prepares to leave.

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