Chekhov, Moscow Oblast

Chekhov (??????) is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia.

Related Topics:
Moscow Oblast - Russia

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Before 1954, it was named Lopasnya (????????).

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Population: 72,917 (2002), 56,000 (1985).

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In 15 km from Chekhov, in the village Melikhovo, there is a museum of Anton Chekhov.

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On the outskirts of Chekhov lies the Davidov Hermitage, reputedly the richest monastery in Russia. It contains many churches from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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