The work of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov marked the highest rise of Russian classical literature, becoming its "calling card" for the whole world. The main reason for this is the novelty of Chekhov's works, where the deep drama of human relationships and characters is hidden behind the external ordinariness of the plot. The interest in Chekhov's personality, which determined the originality of his creative method, is huge, therefore, new biographies of him are appearing in different countries. The most complete of them today is a major study by the famous literary critic A. P. Kuzicheva, covering the writer's social activity, his personal life, and the history of the creation of his works. The book, published in the ZhZL series, is recommended for reading by all lovers and connoisseurs of Russian literature.