# Mikhaïl Ivanuitch Storeshnikof — What Is to Be Done? character guide

> Mikhaïl Ivanuitch Storeshnikof in What Is to Be Done? by Nikolay Chernyshevsky.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Storeshnikof, Monsieur Storeshnikof

**First appearance:** 0006-part-i-the-life-of-vi-ra-pavlovna-in-her-parents-family

## Who they are

A wealthy but dull suitor pursued by Vera's mother.

## In the story

### [Part I: The Life of Viéra Pavlovna in Her Parents’ Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/part-i-the-life-of-vi-ra-pavlovna-in-her-parents-family)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/part-ii-first-love-and-legal-marriage)

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

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/iv)

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

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

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

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

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

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/xxiii)

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

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