The Amazing Story of Anton Chekhov"s Death with a Glass of Champagne

On July 15, 1904, the genius of Russian literature, who is rightfully considered the second greatest playwright in the world after William Shakespeare - Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, passed away. In literary circles, he was also known as Schiller Shakespearovich Goethe, Man without a Spleen, Brother of my Brother, Champagne, or Nut #6.

Possessing an exquisite sense of humor, Chekhov created about fifty pseudonyms for himself. He used them especially actively at the dawn of his literary career, not wanting his early works to be associated with his real name.

Contrary to popular belief, the great writer did not die from tuberculosis. A stroke became fatal for Anton Pavlovich. Notably, Chekhov met his final moments with a glass of champagne in his hand.

"Before his death, Chekhov drank champagne - this is an old medical tradition. When they realized that the writer could no longer be saved, the invited German doctor ordered a glass of champagne to be brought. It was believed that sparkling wine helps the dying spend their last minutes of life with dignity. Chekhov calmly took the glass and said: 'It's been a long time since I drank champagne.' He emptied it to the bottom, lay on his right side, and soon passed away," said historian Egor Rakovorsky.