The collection is dedicated to the memory of Alexander Pavlovich Chudakov (1938–2005), a literary critic, writer, best known for his books about Chekhov and the novel “A Darkness Falls on the Old Steps” (Russian Booker of the Decade Award, 2011). After the sudden death of Alexander Pavlovich, his memoirs, diaries, records of conversations with great philologists, a book of poems that he compiled for his friends and relatives remained - they were included in the first part of this book, along with the biography of A. P. Chudakov, written by M. O Chudakova and I. E. Gitovich. The second part contains obituaries of A.P. Chudakov, memoirs and articles by his colleagues and friends. The life of Alexander Pavlovich and his living image are reflected in numerous photographic materials, as well as in some of his autographs. The book was prepared for the 75th anniversary of the birth of A. P. Chudakov.