# Sascha Novikoff — Sanine character guide

> Sascha Novikoff in Sanine by Mikhail Artsybashev.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Novikoff, Sacha Novikoff, Sacha

**First appearance:** 0004-iii

## Who they are

A student idealist in love with Lida, whose high-mindedness collapses the moment Sanine tests it with a brutal truth.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/ii)

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

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/iii)

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

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

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

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/ix)

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

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/xi)

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

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/xvi)

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

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

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

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/xxii)

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

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

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

### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/xxv)

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

### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/xxviii)

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

### [Chapter XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sanine_se/chapters/xliii)

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

## Links

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