# Prince Serpuhovskoy — Anna Karenina character guide

> Prince Serpuhovskoy in Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0143-part-v-xx

## Who they are

A successful army comrade of Vronsky's who encourages him to pursue a military career.

## In the story

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-iii-xx)

His rapid rise in rank and prestige from Central Asia serves as a direct contrast to Vronsky's stalled military career, reawakening Vronsky's ambition.

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

The guest of honor at the regimental celebration. He is radiant with success and tries to persuade Vronsky to re-enter public life, arguing that independent men of their class are needed.

### [The Meeting at Vrede's Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-iii-xxii)

Mentioned in Vronsky's thoughts; his earlier advice about not binding oneself influences Vronsky's subconscious hesitation at the critical moment with Anna.

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