Projects

This is a selection of the Foundation’s major projects honouring Anton Chekhov’s literary and humanitarian legacy. Alongside these initiatives, we organise events and regularly respond to enquiries from researchers and theatre productions around the world about Chekhov’s life and work.

Translation & publication

Early Chekhov Translation Project

A collaboration of volunteers from nine countries has brought Chekhov’s earliest stories into English in a comprehensive annotated edition. Explore the translation project and its new book, Anton Chekhov. Earliest Stories: Chekhov’s Complete Collected Works, vol. 1: Stories, Novellas, Humoresques, 1880–1882.

Anton Chekhov standing beside young trees in a garden

Gardens & wellbeing

Anton Chekhov’s Garden

Creating tranquil green spaces in healing environments, inspired by Chekhov’s understanding of nature, medicine and human wellbeing.

Historic photograph of Chekhov’s White Dacha in Yalta

Past project · 2008–2010

Yalta Chekhov Campaign

ACF's founding campaign drew international attention to Chekhov’s White Dacha in Yalta and helped secure support for its preservation.