As the chronicler observes in his youth, under Nicholas I, he began read a lecture course at the university. Stepan Trofimovich Verkhovensky is a teacher of Nikolai Stavrogin, father of Peter Stepanovich (the only son of his first marriage, was married twice).
He is a participant in the key events of the novel on a par with Peter Verkhovensky, who is trying to involve Stavrogin in his plans. Nikolai Vsevolodovich Stavrogin is one of the main characters in the novel, a very controversial figure. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.