Vasya Petrovna is a fictional character from the short story "The Overcoat" by Nikolai Gogol. She is depicted as a hardworking and caring woman, often seen in the context of her relationship with her husband, Akaky Akakievich Bashmachkin, the story's protagonist. In the narrative, Vasya represents the struggles of ordinary people in 19th-century Russia. Her character highlights themes of social class and the impact of poverty, as she navigates the challenges of daily life alongside her husband, who is a low-ranking government clerk.