# Ivan Smirnoff — Short Fiction character guide

> Ivan Smirnoff in Short Fiction by Xavier de Maistre.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Ivan, honest Ivan, Ivan 19

**First appearance:** 0000-a-journey-round-my-room

## Who they are

A plainspoken neighbor who crosses himself and mutters 'mad, by Bacchus' when confronted with poetic rapture he never asked to witness.

## Relationships

### [Major Kascambo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/major_kascambo)

_rivalry_

Ivan Smirnoff and Major Kascambo are fierce rivals, likely engaged in a power struggle or adversarial conflict.

### [Ibrahim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/ibrahim)

_professional_

Ibrahim appears to be a subordinate or colleague of Ivan Smirnoff, involved in shared professional or military duties.

### [Rosalie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/rosalie)

_social_

Ivan Smirnoff and Rosalie are social acquaintances, possibly meeting through shared circles or events.

### [Lea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/lea)

_romantic_

Ivan Smirnoff and Lea have a romantic connection, with tension or affection evident in their interactions.

### [Mamet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/mamet)

_professional_

Ivan Smirnoff and Mamet have a professional relationship, likely within a military or hierarchical context.

### [Major Kascambo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/major_kascambo)

_rivalry_

Ivan Smirnoff and Major Kascambo are fierce rivals, likely engaged in a power struggle or adversarial conflict.

### [Major Kascambo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/characters/major_kascambo)

_rivalry_

Ivan Smirnoff and Major Kascambo are fierce rivals, likely engaged in a power struggle or adversarial conflict.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/chapters/ii)

The narrator's servant, whom he suspects of dishonesty and catches attempting to steal his bag.

### [The Prisoners of the Caucasus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/chapters/the-prisoners-of-the-caucasus)

The Major's loyal Denchick (military servant), who remains with him through captivity, forges a plan to escape, and guides him to safety.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_58_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in a footnote explaining his name translates to 'John the Mild,' contrasting with his character.

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