# Euphemia Botchkova — Resurrection character guide

> Euphemia Botchkova in Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Botchkova, Euphemia

**First appearance:** 0008-v

## Who they are

A prisoner involved in the murder case.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/ix)

Female prisoner questioned; answers boldly, as if daring anyone to challenge her; from Kolomna, worked at Hotel Mauritania.

### [The Indictment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/x)

Co-accused; denies involvement and blames Máslova for the theft and poisoning.

### [The Trial Begins: The Indictment and Pleas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xi)

Pleads not guilty boldly, claiming she never entered Smelkoff's room and blaming Maslova.

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

Blames Máslova entirely, claiming she knew nothing and took no part in the crime.

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xxiii)

Bótchkova is acquitted of poisoning but found guilty on another count and recommended for mercy.

### [The Sentence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xxiv)

Sentenced to three years of imprisonment; she appears perfectly calm.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xxix)

Scolds Máslova in the prisoners' room after sentencing.

### [Chapter XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Bótchkova is seen by Máslova in front and is pointed out as her enemy.

## Links

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