# Sitnikov — Fathers and Children character guide

> Sitnikov in Fathers and Children by Ivan Turgenev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Herr Sitnikov, Mr. Sitnikov, Monsieur Sitnikov

**First appearance:** 0011-xii

## Who they are

A foolish hanger-on who pretends to be a progressive.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fathers_and_children_se/chapters/xii)

A self-proclaimed disciple of Bazarov; enthusiastically invites Bazarov and Arkady to meet Kukshina, promising champagne.

### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fathers_and_children_se/chapters/xiii)

Acts as a fawning intermediary; he is obsequious toward Bazarov and joins Kukshin in the drunken debate.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fathers_and_children_se/chapters/xiv)

Introduces Arkady to Madame Odintsov, though he seems barely acquainted with her; later dances a polka-mazurka with Kukshin.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/fathers_and_children_se/chapters/xix)

Arrives uninvited, flusters and sits on his hat, but his presence eases the tension; later left behind as Arkady and Bazarov depart together.

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