This book of the patriotic series "Great People of a Great Country" tells about twenty of our famous compatriots — painters, illustrators, portrait painters, icon painters, restorers and sculptors, whose names will forever remain in the history of Russia.- Which artist has been painting for more than 20 years?- Who became the youngest academician in the history of the Academy of Arts?- Whose canvases are considered the pinnacle of art and are included in the golden fund of Russian painting?Exciting stories in the genre of narrative nonfiction, historical "detectives" and "action movies"! Each story contains a success story that inspires readers to their own achievements, an incredible example of willpower and perseverance of character! Dynamic, memorable, modern, vivid illustrations were created especially for this book! The publication is intended for middle school age, but it will also be interesting for adults, and will also become a unique gift for any occasion for everyone who loves Russia and is proud of it. Read with the whole family and learn all the most interesting things about the great people of our country!