Chekov

Chekov is a transliteration of the Russian surname Чеход? Actually Чехов? The common English forms are Chekhov or Chekov, reflecting different transliteration traditions. In reference works, the spelling can indicate whether one is discussing the historic literary figure or a fictional character.

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian physician who became one of the most celebrated writers of short stories and modern drama. He is considered a founder of modern literary realism in both prose and theater. His plays, including The Seagull (1896), Uncle Vanya (1899), Three Sisters (1901), and The Cherry Orchard (1904), explore ordinary people and social change with an emphasis on character and psychological nuance.

Pavel Andreievich Chekov is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise. Introduced in the original television series, he serves as a navigator aboard the starship Enterprise and is portrayed by actor Walter Koenig. The character is a prominent member of the crew in the early Star Trek canon and appears in several films and later television iterations.

Notes on spelling: Chekhov is the standard transliteration for the surname in most Russian contexts, notably for Anton Chekhov. Chekov is a variant spelling used in some English texts and is the name associated with the Star Trek character. The two spellings refer to distinct, though related, uses of the same root name.