# Valeria Routilov — The Little Demon character guide

> Valeria Routilov in The Little Demon by Fyodor Sologub.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Routilov, Valeria

**First appearance:** 0006-i

## Snapshot

One of the Routilov sisters, Valeria moves through provincial society with a cunning that masks her intentions, making her a quiet but formidable presence in the town's social games.

## Who they are

Valeria Routilov belongs to the local gentry, part of a family whose daughters navigate the treacherous waters of courtship and reputation in a town that watches every move. Her cunning sets her apart, suggesting a young woman who understands that survival here requires strategy as much as charm. She contributes to the novel's atmosphere of veiled aggression, where even the most innocent social encounters carry an undercurrent of calculation and self-interest.

## Relationships

### [Peredonov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/characters/peredonov)

_romantic_

Peredonov is a reluctant suitor to Valeria, driven by greed and social ambition rather than affection.

### [Peredonov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/characters/peredonov)

_romantic_

Peredonov is a reluctant suitor to Valeria, driven by greed and social ambition rather than affection.

### [Peredonov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/characters/peredonov)

_romantic_

Peredonov is a reluctant suitor to Valeria, driven by greed and social ambition rather than affection.

## In the story

### [Author's Preface to the Second Russian Edition, 1908](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/author-s-preface-to-the-second-russian-edition-1908)

Listed among the characters depicted in the novel.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/i)

Another of Routilov's sisters, part of the group offered to Peredonov.

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

The youngest sister; initially chosen by Peredonov, then rejected; shows anger at his indecision.

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

Tells indecent anecdotes; taunts Peredonov about pupils' behavior; argues with Peredonov about being a swine; walks with Peredonov.

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

Praises his sisters to Peredonov as part of the ongoing matchmaking efforts.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/xiv)

Another sister; she laughs quietly but feels envious and unhappy, though she joins the wild dance.

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

Another sister, participates in the greeting and kisses Sasha, but shows less interest in him.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/xvii)

Valeria observes her sisters with a sense of sadness and envy, feeling small and frail.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/xxvi)

Watches through the keyhole with Darya during Liudmilla and Sasha's intimate moment.

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/xxix)

Dressed as a Spanish maid, whispers a teasing poem to Peredonov, then feels envious of Sasha's success.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_little_demon_se/chapters/xxxi)

The third Routilov sister, who participates in the sisters' coordinated defense and expresses disgust at the town's gossip.

## Links

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