Ranevskaya is a fictional character from Anton Chekhov's play, "The Cherry Orchard." She is a landowner who returns to her family estate after years abroad, only to find it in financial trouble. Ranevskaya embodies the themes of nostalgia and the struggle between the past and the present. Throughout the play, Ranevskaya's emotional connection to her estate and its cherry orchard symbolizes her attachment to her family's history. Her character reflects the changing social landscape of Russia during the early 20th century, highlighting the decline of the aristocracy and the rise of the bourgeoisie.