Overlooked Russian greats: Chekhov
Learn the letter ‘Ч’ and discover the master of the unspoken.
Ч – Чехов Антон
A doctor by profession, Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) became Russia’s main author of short stories. In plays like 'The Seagull', 'Uncle Vanya' and 'The Cherry Orchard', he masterfully portrayed the quiet despair and hopes of ordinary people. Chekhov died at the age of just 44, but left a legacy that defined modern theater.