person
Maxim Kuzmich Salyutov
Salyutov
also: Max, Maxinka
A physically enormous, herculean athlete who is nonetheless tormented by fear of confessing his humble past (a Tambov beggar boy turned circus clown) to his bride before their wedding night.
Reading notes
- A Woman Without Prejudices §2 Maxim Kuzmich Salyutov
The story's herculean protagonist, whose surname (from Russian salyut, "salute"/"fireworks") comically underscores his showy physical strength.