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Artist: IRINA RYBAKOVA (b. 1962)
Born in Russia, Irina Rybakova is a distinguished artist celebrated for her mastery of landscape and genre painting. Hailing from the village of “Akademichka,” the summer school base for Repin’s Academy of Art in St. Petersburg, her work intimately reflects the Russian countryside and the lives of its simple rural inhabitants. Rybakova’s paintings serve as a heartfelt ode to Russian nature, her cherished hometown, and the profound roots of Russian character and culture.
With a profound connection to her subjects, she has garnered recognition from colleagues and specialists alike, both in Russia and internationally, from Europe to overseas. Rybakova’s artistic journey has taken her to numerous plein-air events across the globe, earning her a spectrum of awards ranging from local certificates to prestigious national honors bestowed by the government.
Acknowledging her significant contributions, Irina Rybakova was given the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation by the president and the Russian Academy of Fine Arts. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Irina Rybakova actively advocates for the modern realistic painting school, making appearances in various media outlets, including television and periodicals. Notably, she is a leader in the International Plein Air collaborative project between the US and Russia, initiated in 2013, fostering cultural connections between these two great nations.