Dmitri Nikanorovitch Insarov

I

Mentioned by Bersenyev as a Bulgarian patriot he has met again and invited to stay.

VII

Agrees to move to Bersenyev's cottage after negotiating the rent.

X

Insarov is described as a Bulgarian student with a single-minded goal of liberating his country; his parents were killed by Turks, and he is characterized as iron-willed yet childlike.

XI

Moves in with Bersenyev, sets up his room, and begins his rigorous work schedule. Remains calm and straightforward during Shubin's antics.

XII

Insarov visits the Stahovs; he makes a modest impression on Elena, though he finds her excitable in a fine way.

XIII

Visits the Stahovs infrequently; disappears mysteriously with two Bulgarian visitors after a quarrel; returns sunburnt and dusty.

XIV

Reveals his recent trip to settle a dispute among Bulgarian compatriots, explains his prioritization of national liberation over personal revenge, and shares his deep love for Bulgaria.

XV

Insarov participates in the excursion, rows the boat, and is the focus of Elena's attention; he is described as a hero by Shubin.

XVI

Insarov is the subject of Elena's diary entries; she admires his sincerity, his dedication to his cause, and feels drawn to him.

XVII

Announces his sudden decision to leave Kuntsovo for Moscow, driven by his resolve to avoid personal love that might conflict with his duty to Bulgaria.

XVIII

Initially tries to leave without farewell, but reveals his love when Elena confesses; warns her of the sacrifices ahead.

Chapter XX

Insarov is the subject of Shubin's bust and statuette, depicted both heroically and satirically.

XXI

Elena writes him letters and anxiously awaits his visit.

XXII

The recipient of Elena's letter; she compares Kurnatovsky unfavorably to him, emphasizing Insarov's faith and idealism.

XXIII

Receives Elena in his room, reads letters from Bulgaria, and agrees to plan their joint departure.

XXIV

Falls ill with fever and delirium after visiting the Stahovs; later consults an attorney about a passport for his secret plan with Elena.

XXV

Insarov is dangerously ill with pneumonia, unconscious and delirious. He mutters about 'she' and 'mignonette,' revealing his preoccupation with Elena.

XXVI

Lies between life and death for eight days, then recovers consciousness and is saved.

XXVII

Recovering slowly from his illness; receives Elena's note arranging a private meeting.

XXVIII

Recovering from illness, overwhelmed by Elena's visit and his love for her.

Chapter XXXIII

Mentioned as Elena's husband; his health is failing (coughing, spitting blood), but he is active in preparations for departure to Bulgaria.

XXXI

Referred to as 'the Montenegrin vagrant' by Nikolai Artemyevitch; Elena begs to let him thank her mother, but Anna Vassilyevna is not yet ready to see him.

XXXII

Insarov is eager to leave Moscow, though visibly ill and emaciated; he meets Anna Vassilyevna secretly and prepares for the journey.

XXXIII

Insarov is physically weakened, coughing, and pale. He expresses bitterness about his condition and longing for his homeland, and later falls into a feverish sleep.

Chapter XXXIV

Weak and dying; criticizes Lupoyarov as representative of the younger generation; dies of aneurism and lung disease.

Chapter XXXV

Lies in his coffin; his death is the central event of the chapter.