Petr Krokhonyatkin (1929-2018)
Born near Kastroma in 1929. Graduated from the Yaroslavl Art School in 1949. He studied in the Surikov Art Academy in the studio of F.P.Reshetnikov and V.G.Tseplakov, which he graduated from in 1956. During the same year he became a member of the Union of Artists. 1956-1960 he taught Fine Art at Yaroslavl Art School. He started exhibiting his works at 1960. Important shows include 'All-Union Art Exhibition', Moscow 1965. He was best at genre painting, though keen on landscapes and portraits as well. Also known as a graphic artist. Many of his paintings are in private collections and museums in Great Britain, Holland, France and United States.
