Bazarov

Bazarov is a fictional character from Ivan Turgenev's novel *Fathers and Sons*. He is a young, passionate, and outspoken nihilist who rejects traditional beliefs, authority, and societal norms, advocating for scientific reasoning and rational thought. Bazarov embodies revolutionary ideas, challenging the established aristocratic and cultural values of 19th-century Russia. His character explores themes of generational conflict, intellectual doubt, and the search for authenticity. Through Bazarov, Turgenev examines the tensions between progress and tradition, and the complexities of personal identity amid societal change.