# Yureva — Short Fiction character guide

> Yureva in Short Fiction by Aleksandr Kuprin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Yureva

**First appearance:** 0007-captain-ribnikov

## Who they are

A society woman, possibly an actress or singer.

## Relationships

### [Kostromsky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/kostromsky)

_romantic_

Kostromsky is a suitor to Yureva, pursuing her with persistent romantic interest.

### [Kostromsky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/kostromsky)

_romantic_

Kostromsky is a suitor to Yureva, pursuing her with persistent romantic interest.

### [Kostromsky](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/characters/kostromsky)

_romantic_

Kostromsky is a suitor to Yureva, pursuing her with persistent romantic interest.

## In the story

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

A young student and admirer of Kostromsky, she is asked to play Ophelia and accepts despite her nervousness.

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

The young actress playing Ophelia, whose natural talent and innocence draw the audience's attention away from Kostromsky.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/vi)

Silently endures Kostromsky's harassment, her eyes filling with tears.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_se/chapters/vii)

Plays Ophelia, moving the audience deeply; is agitated and frightened by Kostromsky's hostility.

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

A young actress who weeps after being insulted by Kostromsky; she listens with compassion as he confesses his downfall.

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