From schooldays, I was always hooked into russian literature though translated, Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Gorky, and most importantly Chekhov were staples! But, I was more tuned to Chekhov, his life and his visions! His writings grappled me tightly, never losing grips, his spirit encapsulated me with his sharp wit! And, his life-struggles and visions?! I took a pledge cause somehow they resembled mine, and I cannot relate more- in  flare and in hibernation, his inner voice echoed mine, entangled for life! If I have any spare time I would not mind delving deep into his writings again and immerse deep!