Painter, graphic artist, restorer. Born in the family of Yevgeny Arkharov in Moscow (1937). Studied at the Faculty of Graphic Art of Moscow Pedagogical Institute (1956–61). Travelled widely across Russia as a student, studying peasant art, Christian art, folk creativity and traditional architecture (1950s–60s). Influenced by folklore traditions, leading to the creation of his own unique style, wh...