Sergey Malyutin

In 1870, an exhibition by the Peredvizhniki in Voronezh inspired him to become an artist, forming the basis for his lifelong interest in realism and Russian traditions.¹

In 1890, Malyutin designed the first set of Matryoshka dolls, a world-famous Russian craft that symbolizes his deep knowledge of folk art.¹

From 1890, he worked as a scenic designer for Savva Mamontov's Private Opera, creating sets for numerous productions including The Nutcracker at the Mariinsky Theater.¹

From 1900 to 1903, he joined Princess Maria Tenisheva's art colony in Talashkino, where he worked in ceramic and carving workshops to modernize Russian folk motifs.¹

He taught at the MSPSA from 1903 to 1917 and was named an 'Academician' by the Imperial Academy of Arts in 1914, establishing himself as a prominent educator.¹

After the Revolution, he taught at Vkhutemas and participated in creating 'Rosta Windows' propaganda posters between 1918 and 1921.¹

In 1922, he co-founded the Association of Artists of Revolutionary Russia at his home, later becoming a key advocate for Socialist Realism in Soviet art.¹