# Prince Korchagin — Resurrection character guide

> Prince Korchagin in Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Korchagin

**First appearance:** 0005-ii

## Who they are

Missy's father and a wealthy aristocrat.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/iv)

Prince Korchágin is mentioned as the father of Missy; Nekhlúdoff had visited their home the previous day.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xxvi)

Old Korchágin, sensual and self-satisfied, recalls his cruel past as a commander.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xvii)

Present at dinner, argues with his wife about the duel.

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

The old Prince Korchágin is seen at the station with his family, sitting down to eat and drink. He invites Nekhlúdoff to join him.

### [XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/resurrection_se/chapters/xlii)

Seen at the station with his family; his phrase 'le vrai grand monde' sticks in Nekhlúdoff's memory.

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