The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov attracts a universal audience, as the themes and characters of the work are identifiable in any historical period. The characters face challenges and anxieties that were felt by people thousands of years ago and will continue to be felt by people into the future. The Cherry Orchard encompasses and embodies characters and themes relevant to modern times such as social change, midlife regrets, and the hope that the next generation will go out into the world, make a difference, and create a better, more prosperous life. for themselves. Social change has swept through Russia during this play, as “mankind is advancing, perfecting its powers.” (Chekhov 116) After the collapse of feudal Russia, members of the lower classes became more motivated to increase their social standing. (Complex) Although it was a time of great joy and hope for peasants in Russia, this period of time, roughly from 1861 to 1917, was full of uncertainty. Russian peasants did not know how the government would support and defend their ability to grow higher in society. The Cherry Orchard reflects the fears of Russian peasants regarding these social changes. Lopakhin is the example (12) of a Russian peasant who rose from the peasant ranks to a successful businessman. (Simple) Note: “I am rich, I have a lot of money, but if you think about it and solve the problem, once a farmer, always a farmer.” (Chekhov 70-71), as he recalls his lower class education. This way of thinking speaks for all farmers in this time of social change; even if a peasant rose in social position, he would not forget or bury his past. Lopakhin points out that once "my father was your grandfather's [Lyubov's] servant", (Chekhov 85), which shows how...half of the paper......he brought to you" (Chekhov 159) while everyone packs their bags and leaves the cherry orchard could offer Varya many opportunities and provide her with a rich life, which Lyubov no longer has anyone who has an educational role in her life. Over time, the mother's need to provide and improve the lives of her children makes Lyubov's character a timeless and cross-cultural role. The characters and themes of The Cherry Orchard are relevant in every historical period.Social change, midlife regrets, and hope for the future generation are challenges and anxieties that people have faced in the past and will face people in the future relevant that it embodies and encompasses general visions and ideas that people of any historical period can relate to.