# Princess Myakaya — Anna Karenina character guide

> Princess Myakaya in Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Princess Myakaya

**First appearance:** 0034-part-ii-i

## Who they are

A blunt and outspoken society lady known for her 'sharp tongue'.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-ii-vi)

The 'enfant terrible' of the group; bluntly states that Karenin is a fool and defends Anna's charm, driving much of the gossip.

### [The Confession at the Soiree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-ii-vii)

Participates in the general conversation about love and marriage, contributing a humorous anecdote about her past.

### [The Races](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-ii-xxviii)

Referred to as 'another lady,' she comments that the races are upsetting but one cannot tear oneself away, highlighting the social fascination with the spectacle.

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

Disagrees with Betsy's opinion, pragmatically noting the financial benefit of her husband's official travel allowances, representing a more practical view of bureaucratic perks.

### [The Theater Scandal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-v-xxxiii)

Referred to as 'Princess Varvara'; accompanies Anna to the theater, laughing unnaturally during the scandal.

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

Referred to as 'Auntie Katerina Pavlovna.' Anna, quoting Stiva, says Princess Varvara's aim is to prove superiority over her.

### [Stepan Arkadyevitch in Petersburg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-vii-xx)

Provides gossip and insight, defending Anna's actions and revealing that Karenin and Countess Lidia Ivanovna rely on the mystic Landau to make decisions.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-viii-ii)

Mentioned by Oblonsky as 'Bibish,' who is sending guns and nurses for the war effort.

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