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The Anton Chekhov Foundation

Founded in 2008, the ACF is a UK registered charity (No 1128310) whose goal is to honour Anton Chekhov’s literary and humanitarian legacy through a variety of cultural and charitable projects.

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Portrait of Anton Chekhov in 1889
Anton Chekhov, 1889
Early Chekhov: Earliest Stories, Novellas and Humoresques, 1880–1882, book cover
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Early Chekhov Translation Project

Early Chekhov Translation Project is a unique collaborative project to produce the first comprehensive edition of Chekhov’s earliest stories in English.

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“Absurd, zany, mordant and melodramatic—these stories are full of surprises, and are the perfect antidote for anyone who still thinks of Chekhov as gloomy.”

Geraldine James, actress

Ukraine & Chekhov

Read the Foundation’s statement on the war in Ukraine and Chekhov’s personal connections with the country.

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Notes from the Foundation

From the Notebook

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Podcast Rediscovering Chekhov’s Earliest Stories
Article Before You’ve Even Blossomed - Early Chekhov Blog
Event Debunking Chekhov