What is the significance of the two lovers meeting at Yalta, a resort town?

Yalta, to Anna and Dmitri, is a place where they can be different people and escape the “boring” routines of their everyday lives. Yalta, a resort town, is described by Anna and Dmitri as being “dull” which is ironic considering that a resort town is meant to be a place to have fun. Although, since this is a vacationing spot, it’s also a place where people can experiment and find themselves. Such being the case with Anna and Dmitri. As their relationship starts to progress they become more aware of their environment and develop a different perception about the town, with Yalta starting to bring a comfort to them. Yalta is also neutral territory for both which better allows for a relationship to develop between them. Anton Chekhov, in describing their developing relationship, uses imagery as a way to show their state of minds and growing affection for one another.