Chekhov Monument, Taganrog

Monument Public statue honoring Anton Chekhov in Taganrog

A city monument in Taganrog commemorating Anton Chekhov, the statue anchors a literary trail; visitors combine the memorial with nearby museums and the author’s birthplace sites.

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The Chekhov Monument in Taganrog is a public sculpture dedicated to the writer Anton Chekhov, who was born in the city. The monument stands among other Chekhov-related sites and museums that mark his life and work in Taganrog.

It serves as a focal point for literary tourism in the city and is located within the urban centre of Taganrog on the Sea of Azov coast in Rostov Oblast.

  • Commemorative site: Located in the city of Taganrog, the monument commemorates the playwright and short-story writer Anton Chekhov and is part of the city's ensemble of Chekhov-related sites.
Chekhov Monument, Taganrog
47.2103, 38.9222

How to Get to Chekhov Monument, Taganrog #

Taganrog is a port city on the Sea of Azov in Rostov Oblast; the monument is in the city center and walkable from the railway station and seafront promenades.

Tips for Visiting Chekhov Monument, Taganrog #

  • Combine the monument visit with a stroll through Taganrog's old port district to get a sense of Chekhov's world.
  • Look for the plaque dates - local commemorations of Chekhov's 1860 birth and later anniversaries are posted.

Best Time to Visit Chekhov Monument, Taganrog #

Late spring through early autumn for comfortable visits and local cultural events.

Summer
June-August · 18-30°C
Warm and good for long walks along the seafront; local festivals sometimes coincide.
Spring/Autumn
May, September-October · 8-20°C
Pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.

Weather & Climate near Chekhov Monument, Taganrog #

Climate

Chekhov Monument, Taganrog's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (568 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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