# Likhonin — Yama character guide > Likhonin in Yama by Aleksandr Kuprin. **Role:** major **Also known as:** The Sparrows, XI **First appearance:** 0005-yama ## Who they are A student who rescues Liubka from the brothel and then discovers that saving someone is not the same as loving her. ## Relationships ### [Liubka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liubka) _romantic_ Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him. ### [Liuba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liuba) _romantic_ Likhonin is involved with Liuba, another sex worker, creating a love triangle with Liubka. ### [Soloviev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/soloviev) _social_ Likhonin and Soloviev are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, possibly as fellow patrons. ### [Boris Sobashnikov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/boris_sobashnikov) _rivalry_ Boris Sobashnikov and Likhonin are antagonists, likely competing for status or romantic interests. ### [Liuba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liuba) _romantic_ Likhonin is involved with Liuba, another sex worker, creating a love triangle with Liubka. ### [Boris Sobashnikov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/boris_sobashnikov) _rivalry_ Boris Sobashnikov and Likhonin are antagonists, likely competing for status or romantic interests. ### [Liubka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liubka) _romantic_ Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him. ### [Liubka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liubka) _romantic_ Likhonin is Liubka's lover and protector, though their relationship is fraught with tension and her dependence on him. ### [Liuba](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liuba) _romantic_ Likhonin is involved with Liuba, another sex worker, creating a love triangle with Liubka. ### [Soloviev](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/soloviev) _social_ Likhonin and Soloviev are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, possibly as fellow patrons. ### [Boris Sobashnikov](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/boris_sobashnikov) _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) An old student and anarchist-theoretic; he proposes visiting the brothel and mocks Yarchenko's moral objections. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-x) Interacts with Platonov, prompting him to continue his speech and later proposing a toast. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-xi) Tries to calm the quarrel and covers Pasha with his coat. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-xii) Engages in debate with Platonov, questioning his motives for frequenting the brothel and struggling to reconcile Platonov's anarchist views with his own emerging thoughts. ### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-i-xiii) The student who resolves to rescue Liubka from prostitution, arguing passionately against societal indifference. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-ix) Delivers a grandiloquent speech to Liubka about rescuing her, sees himself as a father and brother, and feels pride in his noble action. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-x) Rescues Liubka from the brothel and brings her to his room, but begins to doubt his impulsive decision. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xi) Wanders the city in a sleepless, elevated mood, observing life with detached clarity; joins the market revelry with Glycera. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xii) Wakes with shame and self-loathing after taking Liubka; tries to redefine their relationship as platonic friendship. ### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii) Defends Liubka, declares her his friend and sister, and seeks help from his comrades. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv) Defends his rescue project, arranges a private room, and outlines plans for Liubka's education and work; shows determination but also some insincerity. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xv) Struggles with the bureaucratic and moral challenges of rescuing Liubka, feeling anxious and out of place. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi) Struggles with resentment and shame over his relationship with Liubka, feeling degraded by his comrades' thoughts. He attempts to educate her but grows impatient and secretly hostile. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii) Dismisses Liubka's complaints about Simanovsky, feels burdened by the relationship, and suggests she return home to start a new life. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-iii-i) Mentioned as having abandoned Liubka and left town after the incident. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/likhonin - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters