Bazarov is a central character in the novel "Fathers and Sons" by Ivan Turgenev. He is a young medical student and a self-proclaimed nihilist, rejecting traditional values and beliefs. Bazarov embodies the conflict between the older generation and the new, representing a shift towards modernity and rationalism in 19th-century Russia. Throughout the story, Bazarov's relationships with other characters, including Nikolai Petrovich and Anna Sergeyevna, highlight his struggles with love and societal expectations. His character serves as a critique of both the romantic ideals of the past and the emerging nihilistic philosophy, making him a complex figure in Russian literature.