# Simanovsky — Yama character guide

> Simanovsky in Yama by Aleksandr Kuprin.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Comrade Simanovsky

**First appearance:** 0005-yama

## Who they are

A self-satisfied comrade of Likhonin's circle who lectures on saving fallen women with heroic rhetoric, then turns Liubka's education into reckless parlor chemistry.

## Relationships

### [Liubka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liubka)

_professional_

Simanovsky is a client of Liubka's, engaging with her in the brothel setting.

### [Liubka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liubka)

_professional_

Simanovsky is a client of Liubka's, engaging with her in the brothel setting.

### [Liubka](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/characters/liubka)

_professional_

Simanovsky is a client of Liubka's, engaging with her in the brothel setting.

## In the story

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv)

Skeptical and authoritative; proposes teaching Marx, chemistry, and physics, though his plans seem impractical.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi)

Referenced in relation to his opinion about Liubka's ability to make artificial flowers.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/yama_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii)

Attempts to educate Liubka in science and philosophy with a pedantic and domineering manner, ultimately failing to connect with her.

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