# Uvar Ivanovitch Stahov — On the Eve character guide

> Uvar Ivanovitch Stahov in On the Eve by Ivan Turgenev.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Uvar Ivanovitch, Uvar Ivanovitch's

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

A retired cavalry officer and relative of the Stahovs, often silent.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_the_eve_se/chapters/viii)

A retired cornet, corpulent and immobile, sitting by the window; he works his fingers meditatively, drinks spirits, and rebukes Shubin with a drawling 'young puppy'.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_the_eve_se/chapters/x)

Uvar Ivanovitch is reposing in the attic on a wide divan.

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

Sits at the window and is approached by Elena, who lays her hand on his shoulder and laughs, feeling affectionate towards him.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_the_eve_se/chapters/xxi)

Elena feels shy even of Uvar Ivanovitch, who notices her change.

### [Chapter XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_the_eve_se/chapters/xxx)

Lying in bed, listens to Shubin's reflections and offers laconic comments.

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