Question

Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?

Answer 1

Had there been no encounter with Sergei Lushkoff wouldhave continued begging. It was because of Sergei that he could get an opportunity to be helped by Olga. The whole incident changes the way Lushkoff thinks about is future. 

Earlier he had no confidence of getting a job. His stint with Sergei and Olga gives him a new confidence which helps him land a decent job. 

Answer 2

Sergei played a significant role in improving the beggar's situation. Thanks to Sergei, Lushkoff was able to earn thirty-five roubles a month. Sergei offered him a job chopping wood at his home, and later he arranged for him to work for one of his friends doing copying. Lushkoff was very grateful to Sergei because thanks to him, he became a notary.