Unique artist Vasily Chebotarev died in the Volgograd region
Kamyshin lost his unique artist, whose love for cinema lived in each of his works
In Kamyshin, on the 68th year of life, the artist Vasily Chebotarev died - a man who became a real legend for the city. His death was reported on social media.
Vasily Chebotarev was self-taught, but it was he who revived the almost forgotten Soviet tradition in Kamyshin - hand painting of film posters. Cinema was his main source of inspiration. He created his works for the Friendship Center for Culture and Leisure, and it was these original posters made in unmistakably recognizable handwriting that attracted citizens to cinemas. As noted by the residents of Kamyshin, the creations of the master could not be confused with anyone else.
The unique was told by the federal media, films were made about him - his art gained fame far beyond his native city.
“He will forever remain in our memory,” the countrymen wrote on social media, saying goodbye to the man who became part of the cultural soul of the city.
