Painter, graphic artist, applied artist. Born in the family of a peasant called Ivan Ivakin in the village of Ivatino in Vladimir Province (1915). Abandoned by his family (1921) and wandered the countryside (1921–24). Placed in a children’s labour colony in the town of Murom (1924). Reclaimed by his parents and returned with them to the village of Maximovo in Ivanovo Region (1931). Moved to the v...