Questions tagged [uncle-vanya]

Questions about Anton Chekhov's play 'Uncle Vanya' (1898). Use this tag with the [anton-chekhov] tag.

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How much is 95000 rubles from 1897 worth in today's money?

In the Anton Chekhov play Uncle Vanya, Vanya said that the whole estate was bought for 95000 rubles. How much money would that be in today's market?
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Understanding the usage of "Philosophy" in Uncle Vanya

In "Uncle Vanya" by Chekhov, I noticed a usage of the word "philosophy" that seemed out of place. ASTROFF. A woman can only become a man's friend after having first been his acquaintance and then ...