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How Russian names change: Anton
Tatiana Fedyunina
Aug 18 2026
Education
ullstein bild, Culture Club, Pictorial Parade, Bettmann/Getty Images; Public domain
A famous Russian playwright and short story writer is our subject today! The example of Anton Chekhov’s name shows how it can be changed with age.
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