person
Sidor Shelmetsov
Shelmetsov
also: Шельмецов
The defendant in Chekhov's courtroom sketch, a small-town tradesman on trial for burglary, fraud, and living under false papers; his tearful confession closes the story after his advocate's sentimental defense.
Reading notes
- A Case from Judicial Practice §2 Sidor Shelmetsov
The defendant: a small-town tradesman on trial for burglary, fraud, and impersonation. His surname suggests 'shelma,' Russian for a rogue or scamp, foreshadowing his guilt.