# Turovtsin — Anna Karenina character guide

> Turovtsin in Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

A good-natured, quiet gentleman often present in Oblonsky's and Betsy's social circles.

## In the story

### [The Dinner Debate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-iv-x)

Serves as the audience's laugh track, roaring with delight at the prince's jokes and providing a backdrop of simple, un-intellectual reaction to the high-minded debate.

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

His inherent goodness is spotlighted through Kitty's anecdote of him selflessly nursing the Oblonsky children for three weeks, contradicting Levin's initial superficial judgment.

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

Inopportunely brings up the story of Pryatchnikov's duel over his wife, heightening the tension for Karenin.

### [Dolly's Journey to Vozdvizhenskoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anna_karenina_se/chapters/part-vi-xvi)

Mentioned as a good-hearted friend of Stiva's who helped nurse Dolly's children and was in love with her.

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

Sits with Levin and a young officer, his good-natured face is a welcome sight to Levin, associated with memories of his courtship.

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