Melikhovo

Melikhovo is a historic estate in Russia, best known as the countryside home of the famous writer Anton Chekhov. Located near Moscow, it features a well-preserved wooden house where Chekhov lived and wrote some of his works. The estate includes gardens, a hospital Chekhov founded, and a museum dedicated to his life and literature. Melikhovo offers visitors insight into Chekhov’s personal environment and creative process, serving as both a cultural landmark and a place of literary pilgrimage. It provides a peaceful setting that reflects his connection to rural Russian life and his efforts to improve local healthcare.