29 January — Birthday of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov Today marks the birthday of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, an outstanding Russian writer and playwright and one of the most influential figures in world literature. Chekhov’s work had a profound impact on the development of modern theatre and prose in the 20th century. His plays remain in the repertoire of leading theatres worldwide, while his short stories, translated into dozens of languages, continue to resonate with readers through their psychologic