Anna Vassilyevna Stahova

I

Mentioned as Elena's mother, described as good-hearted but like a hen.

II

Appears in the doorway of the villa, wearing a lilac dress and holding a handkerchief to shield from the sun.

III

Described as a thin, emotional woman whose health was ruined by childbirth; she endures her husband's infidelity with silent complaint and has taken in her cousin Shubin.

IV

Hosts the dinner, complains of a headache, and asks Zoya to play melancholy music, showing her sentimental nature.

VI

Elena's mother is noted as having entrusted Elena's education to a governess and being shocked by Elena's singing a soldier's song.

VIII

Sits in her drawing-room on the verge of weeping, distressed by the conflict between her husband and Shubin; she calls for Shubin to apologize and later complains about her husband's infidelity.

X

Anna Vassilyevna briefly enters the room, interrupting the conversation, and later lies down with a wet bandage on her head.

XII

Anna Vassilyevna joins the drawing-room and participates in the summer-villa conversation.

XV

Anna Vassilyevna organizes the excursion, enjoys the scenery, and is delighted by the outing despite initial difficulties.

XVI

Elena mentions that her mother likes Insarov, calling him an unassuming young man, but Elena feels she does not understand him.

XVII

Present during Insarov's visit; comments on Elena's pallor and dress, unaware of the emotional turmoil.

XIX

Elena's mother, who is drowsy and eager to send everyone to bed; she later sighs and laments Insarov's departure.

XXI

Elena feels guilty sitting with her mother, who suspects nothing.

XXII

Receives Nikolai's announcement with agitation and secret delight; is informed of Kurnatovsky's visit and later tells Elena about her suitor.

XXIII

Returns to Moscow early with the family, prompting Elena's move back to the city.

XXIV

Welcomes Insarov cordially and inquires about his health.

XXVI

Concerned about Elena's appearance, preoccupied with her own swollen face.

XXIX

Mentioned as being in bed with her face tied up; Nikolai goes to her and reduces her to tears.

Chapter XXXIII

Devastated by Elena's marriage and impending departure, faints during the confrontation.

XXXI

Nearly killed by the news of Elena's marriage; she negotiates with her husband to secure his consent, paying his debts and giving him money.

XXXII

Anna Vassilyevna mourns Elena as if dead, meets Insarov secretly, and gives a tearful blessing despite her inner turmoil.

Chapter XXXV

Mentioned in Elena's letter; she has aged and become more wretched after the loss of her daughter.