Maria Chekhova | |
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Мария Чехова | |
Born | Taganrog, Russian Empire | 31 August 1863
Died | 15 January 1957 Yalta, Soviet Union | (aged 93)
Occupation(s) | Teacher, artist |
Known for | Founder of the Chekhov Memorial House museum in Yalta |
Awards | Saint Stanislaus ribbon Order of the Red Banner of Labour |
Maria Pavlovna Chekhova (Russian: Мари́я Па́вловна Че́хова) was a Russian teacher, artist, founder of the Chekhov Memorial House museum in Yalta, and a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner of Labour. Anton Chekhov was her brother.