Mikhaïl Ivanuitch Storeshnikof

Part I: The Life of Viéra Pavlovna in Her Parents’ Family

The wealthy suitor pursued by Marya Alekséyevna for Viéra, representing the oppressive marriage market.

I

The son of the house owner, a handsome officer whom Marya Alekséyevna hopes will marry Viéra.

II

Storeshnikof boasts about Vera being his mistress, is challenged by Jean, and is enraged when Julie exposes his lies.

III

Arrives for the planned sleigh ride, is rebuked by Viéra, and leaves in confusion.

IV

Discussed as the villain who made a wager and invited Vera for a sleigh ride with malicious intent.

V

The rescued man, desperate and humiliated, accepts Julie's conditions and reflects on his failed plan.

VI

Storeshnikof is discussed as likely to propose to Viérotchka, but she finds him contemptible.

VII

Decides to propose marriage to Vera after being influenced by Julie's words and social opinion, but is refused.

Chapter VIII

Confronts his mother about his proposal to Viéra, initially defiant but later humiliated by the news of her refusal.

IX

Desperate after Viérotchka's refusal, begs for time to improve himself and win her forgiveness; continues to pressure his mother.

Part II: First Love, and Legal Marriage

The wealthy suitor pursued by Vera's mother, but whom Vera rejects.

Chapter III

The bridegroom, an officer who tries to stare down Lopukhóf but is discomfited by the tutor's steady gaze and pointed questions about his military service.

IV

Dances the first quadrille with Viérotchka; present at the party as a candidate bridegroom.

VII

Present at the Rozalskys' home, assists Marya Alekséyevna in examining the books, and is the intended bridegroom for Viérotchka.

IX

Mentioned in connection with Lopukhóf's advice to Viérotchka about his marriage offer.

XXIII

Mentioned as the failed suitor whose case is now beyond recall.