# Nikolay Nikolayevich — Short Fiction character guide

> Nikolay Nikolayevich in Short Fiction by Aleksandr Kuprin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nikolay, Nikolay Nikolayevich

**First appearance:** 0036-i

## Who they are

A character in a story, possibly a relative or friend.

## In the story

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

The narrator's father, who warns officials about the prince's temper and mediates by delivering secret compensation after floggings.

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

Vera's bachelor brother, who lives with them and has gone to the city for court as an assistant district attorney.

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

Vera's brother; arrives with the guests.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/v)

Subject of Prince Vasily's comedic story about an unsuccessful courtship.

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

Angrily insists on ending the correspondence, proposes to find the admirer through official channels, and advocates for a stern confrontation.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/x)

Accompanies Sheyin; takes a harsh, legalistic stance against Zheltkov.

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

Mentioned as Vera's brother, who spoiled the visit to Zheltkov.

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