# Maslennikoff — Resurrection character guide

> Maslennikoff in Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0039-xxxvi

## Snapshot

A former regimental comrade of Nekhludoff, now a pompous government administrator whose kindness evaporates the moment business turns serious.

## Who they are

Maslennikoff was once the regiment's good-hearted treasurer; now, married to a rich, energetic wife who remade him, he heads a government administration and cannot hide his satisfaction at the title. When Nekhludoff asks for a prison visit, Maslennikoff's face grows stern at the word 'prison,' then softens into French endearments and a lecture on jury justice lifted from a reactionary paper. His transformation from genial officer to self-important bureaucrat shows Nekhludoff how the system rewards those who stop asking questions.

## In the story

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/book-i)

Nekhludoff seeks permission from him to visit Maslova.

### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xlv)

Vice-governor; Nekhlúdoff needs his permission for a special prison visit.

### [L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/l)

Former regimental comrade now a civil administrator; grants Nekhlúdoff an open order for prison visits, boasts about his order and firm power, and criticizes Fanárin and the jury system.

### [LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/lvii)

The Vice-Governor, in high spirits after being honored by an important guest; he pulls Nekhlúdoff into the drawing-room before discussing business.

### [LVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/lviii)

Receives Nekhlúdoff at his home, responds evasively to his requests, and becomes anxious when questioned about corporal punishment.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xl)

Mentioned as having given the order for the prisoners' march, but not feeling guilty.

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