# Stavruchènko — Short Fiction character guide

> Stavruchènko in Short Fiction by Vladimir Korolenko.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** old Stavruchènko

**First appearance:** 0001-short-fiction

## Who they are

An old character, possibly a Cossack.

## In the story

### [V: Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/v-love)

Old Stavruchènko is moved by Peter's playing and reminisces about his youth.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/ii)

Old friend of Maxim, a practical landlord with Cossack mannerisms; engages in ideological disputes with his sons.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/iii)

The student who engages Evelyn in debate, initially sarcastic but ultimately silenced by her thoughtful replies.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/viii)

Elder Stavruchènko, a former sceptic, is moved by Peter's playing and reminisces about his youth.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_54_se/chapters/ix)

He embraces the musician with enthusiasm and praises his playing.

## Links

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