Sascha Novikoff

II

Novikoff is jealous and possessive, expressing harsh views about actresses and revealing his own insecurities.

Chapter III

Proposes to Lida in the garden, is rejected, and leaves in despair, contemplating suicide.

IV

Visits the Sanine home and proposes a picnic at the convent, still hopeful about his relationship with Lida.

VIII

Visits Yourii, still distressed by Lida's refusal; admires Yourii's painting but is skeptical of his philosophical posturing; considers throwing himself into revolutionary work.

IX

Walks with Yourii, then leaves with Sanine and Ivanoff to drink vodka.

XI

Mentioned as a billiards companion and as present during Semenoff's transport to the hospital.

XVI

Consumed by jealousy and rage toward Sarudine, nearly starts a fight but leaves in dejection.

XIX

Novikoff is proposed as a suitable husband for Lida, who believes he would make her happy.

XX

Struggles with his feelings for Lida after learning of her affair, initially plans to leave but is persuaded by Sanine to stay and marry her.

Chapter XXII

Novikoff is mentioned alongside Riasantzeff as another person Yourii considers shallow and uncritical.

XXIII

Struggles with his feelings but ultimately proposes to Lida, forgiving her and offering a new life together.

Chapter XXV

Enters late, shakes hands with the workmen awkwardly, and joins the heated discussion.

Chapter XXVIII

Mentioned as Lida's fiancé; not present in the chapter.

Chapter XLIII

Argues with Lida about the nature of their union, insisting it should not be seen as a sacrifice.