Who is Victor from We the Living and what is their importance?

Victor is Galina's nephew and Kira's cousin. He is romantically interested in Kira and very involved in the "Red" politics at the Technology Institute where he studies. When Kira announces her plans to study engineering, Victor berates her choice, saying that it's selfish. He then points out the many "feminine" options available to her that would be of greater benefit to society.

Victor himself is willing to do whatever is necessary to gain the notice and promotions necessary for success. He goes against his family's wishes and joins the Communist Party, becoming active on the social scene. He also marries a woman with Communist connections in order to further promote himself. When Victor is denied the opportunity to work on a hydroelectric project, he exposes Irina, which prompts the arrest of both the fugitive and his sister. When Victor's father, Vasili, asks Victor to intercede on his sister's behalf so she would be sent to the same prison as her husband, Victor refuses. Victor's reporting of Irina's "crime" results in his promotion to the hydroelectric project.