Professor Serebryakov is a character from Anton Chekhov's play, Uncle Vanya. He is a retired professor who returns to his estate after many years, bringing with him his young wife, Yelena. Serebryakov is portrayed as self-absorbed and often oblivious to the feelings of those around him, particularly his daughter, Sonia, and his brother-in-law, Vanya. Throughout the play, Serebryakov's presence creates tension among the characters, as they grapple with their unfulfilled lives and desires. His academic pursuits and disdain for the practical aspects of life highlight the conflict between intellectualism and the realities of rural existence.