Person

Dmitri Prokofitch Razumihin

Also known as Razumihin, Dmitri Prokofitch, Vrazumihin.

An old university acquaintance whom Raskolnikov thinks of when he is desperate for work or help. Razumihin is poor too, but he has energy, sociability, and a practical generosity that Raskolnikov lacks. His name first appears as a possible refuge Raskolnikov cannot quite bring himself to use.

Part I, Chapter VI

Raskolnikov reaches Razumihin's room after the murders but almost immediately flees, unable to accept ordinary help.

Part II, Chapter II

Razumihin takes charge during Raskolnikov's illness, bringing food, clothes, a doctor, and loud protective affection.

Part III, Chapter I

He meets Dounia and Pulcheria Alexandrovna, becoming their practical guardian in Petersburg.

Part IV, Chapter II

He throws himself into championing Dounia and her mother against Luzhin, his loyalty to the family ripening into love for the sister.

Part V, Chapter V

Baffled and wounded by his friend's coldness, he takes the care of Pulcheria Alexandrovna and Dounia on himself as a sacred charge.

Epilogue

He marries Dounia and plans a future that includes work, patience, and eventual nearness to Raskolnikov in Siberia.

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Kind	Person
Also known as	Razumihin, Dmitri Prokofitch, Vrazumihin