# Boris Sobashnikov — Yama character guide

> Boris Sobashnikov in Yama by Aleksandr Kuprin.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Sobashnikov, Boris, comrade Boris

**First appearance:** 0005-yama

## Who they are

A student comrade whose drunken night in the Yamkas and sudden pity for the women set him on a course of reckless rescue.

## Relationships

### [Likhonin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/likhonin)

_rivalry_

Boris Sobashnikov and Likhonin are antagonists, likely competing for status or romantic interests.

### [Likhonin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/likhonin)

_rivalry_

Boris Sobashnikov and Likhonin are antagonists, likely competing for status or romantic interests.

### [Likhonin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/likhonin)

_rivalry_

Boris Sobashnikov and Likhonin are antagonists, likely competing for status or romantic interests.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-ix)

A tall, supercilious young man who defends the need for 'valves for the passions of society.'

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-x)

Interjects with a cautionary remark during Platonov's speech.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-xi)

Drunkenly insults Platonov, accuses him of being a pimp, and leaves in indignation.

## Links

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