# Sanine — Character guide

> Key figures in Sanine by Mikhail Artsybashev.

- [Yourii Sanine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/sanine_yourii.md): A nihilistic, free-spirited protagonist who challenges societal norms and pursues personal liberation.
- [Vladimir Sanine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/vladimir_sanine.md): Yourii's sister, a young woman caught between traditional expectations and her brother's radical influence.
- [Victor Sergejevitsch Sarudine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/sarudine.md): An officer and rival to Yourii, representing conventional authority and romantic tension.
- [Sina Karsavina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/karsavina.md): A young woman involved in the social circle, linked romantically to several characters.
- [Sascha Novikoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/novikoff.md): A student and friend of Yourii, often engaging in philosophical debates.
- [Yourii Svarogitsch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/yourii_svarogitsch.md): A young man from a military family, struggling with his identity and societal pressures.
- [Ivanoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/ivanoff.md): A drunken, cynical character who provides comic relief and harsh commentary.
- [Yourii Nicolaijevitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/yourii_nicolaijevitch.md): A reflective narrator-focal character, often observing the actions of others.
- [Lialia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/lialia.md): A lively young woman, part of the social group, known for her cheerful demeanor.
- [Semenoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/semenoff.md): A minor character who interacts with the main cast in social settings.
- [Soloveitchik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/soloveitchik.md): An orderly who serves as a foil to the main characters' intellectualism.
- [Anatole Pavlovitch Riasantzeff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/anatole_pavlovitch_riasantzeff.md): A landowner and acquaintance, often involved in social gatherings.
- [Lieutenant Tanaroff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/lieutenant_tanaroff.md): A military officer who appears in the social milieu.
- [Schafroff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/schafroff.md): A minor character mentioned in passing during social interactions.
- [Maria Ivanovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/maria_ivanovna.md): A maternal figure, often providing advice and stability to younger characters.
- [Pavel Lvovitsch Volochine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/pavel_lvovitsch_volochine.md): A landowner and father figure, involved in family dynamics.
- [Von Deitz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/von_deitz.md): A German officer known for his temper and physical presence.
- [Dubova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/dubova.md): A female character who appears in the social circle.
- [Colonel Nicolai Yegorovitch Svarogitsch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/colonel_nicolai_yegorovitch_svarogitsch.md): A military colonel and father figure, representing traditional authority.
- [M. Artzibashef](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/artzibashef.md): An authorial stand-in or narrator figure, occasionally referenced.
- [Goschienko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/goschienko.md): A burly, hostile character who clashes with others.
- [Sultan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/sultan.md): A horse or pet mentioned in the narrative.
- [Uncle Peter Ilitsch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/uncle_peter_ilitsch.md): An uncle figure who appears in family scenes.
- [Ivan Lande](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/ivan_lande.md): A mysterious or philosophical character who influences others.
- [Captain Malinowsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/captain_malinowsky.md): A military captain appearing in social contexts.
- [Lidia Petrovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/lidia_petrovna.md): A female character with limited narrative presence.
- [Dounika](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/dounika.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.
- [Sinotschka Karsavina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/sinotschka_karsavina.md): A relative or variant of Sina Karsavina.
- [Lidotschka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/lidotschka.md): A diminutive form of Lidia, likely a child or endearing figure.
- [Olga Ivanovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sanine_se/characters/olga_ivanovna.md): A female character appearing in social scenes.

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